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How much do county public defender jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for county public defender in Riverside, CA is $112,186.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,700.00 and $139,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between County Public Defender vs County Assistant Public Defender?

AspectCounty Public DefenderCounty Assistant Public Defender
CredentialsJurisdiction-specific law license, relevant legal experienceSame as Public Defender, often with less experience
Work EnvironmentHandles complex cases, manages caseloads, supervises staffAssists Public Defender, handles assigned cases, supports team
Employer & IndustryCounty government, criminal defenseCounty government, criminal defense

The County Public Defender is the lead attorney responsible for managing the public defense office and handling complex cases, while the County Assistant Public Defender supports the Public Defender, manages assigned cases, and assists in case preparation. Both roles require similar credentials and work within the same government and industry environment, but differ in responsibilities and seniority.

What does a County Public Defender do?

A County Public Defender is a lawyer appointed by the court to represent individuals who cannot afford to hire a private attorney in criminal cases. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that defendants receive fair legal representation and that their rights are protected throughout the criminal justice process. Public defenders handle a range of cases, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, and may also assist with appeals and juvenile matters. They work within the local county jurisdiction and often manage large caseloads, advocating for their clients in court and negotiating with prosecutors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a County Public Defender, and why are they important?

To thrive as a County Public Defender, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, state bar admission, and strong legal research, litigation, and criminal defense skills. Familiarity with case management software, legal research databases, and courtroom technology is typically required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and empathy are critical soft skills for effectively representing clients and managing high caseloads. These skills and qualities ensure effective advocacy, uphold clients' rights, and maintain justice within the legal system.

What are some typical challenges faced by County Public Defenders in balancing caseloads and providing effective representation?

County Public Defenders often manage high caseloads, which can make it challenging to devote sufficient time to each client. Balancing the demands of court appearances, case preparation, and client communication requires strong organizational skills and resilience. Despite these challenges, public defenders play a crucial role in ensuring fair legal representation for all, often working closely with investigators, social workers, and other attorneys. Supportive team environments and ongoing training can help public defenders navigate these demands and continue to grow professionally.
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Enterprise Systems Engineer- ATC*

Enterprise Systems Engineer- ATC*

County of San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino, CA • On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago


San Bernardino County rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 77 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

368th of 668 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

Salary : $103,750.40 - $142,979.20 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-01609ATC-01
Department: Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector
Opening Date: 06/27/2026
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
The Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) is recruiting for an Enterprise Systems Engineer-ATC* to lead identity, data, and access governance for the department. This role owns how ATC manages who has access to what, why they have it, and how that access is reviewed and removed. It is the technical center of our move to a governed, audit-ready identity environment built on Microsoft Entra.
The person in this role designs and runs identity lifecycle and governance, builds entitlement and access review processes, and automates the work so access stays accurate as people join, move, and leave. A smaller part of the role supports the compute, network, and security platforms that identity depends on, so the engineer needs to be comfortable working across Azure infrastructure as well.
This is a leadership role in ATC's IT planning. The engineer leads complex projects, partners with division staff to translate their access needs into governed processes and serves as a key part of the change management process.
The Enterprise Systems Engineer will:
  • Design and operate identity lifecycle and governance in Microsoft Entra, including joiner, mover, and leaver workflows, role-based access, and provisioning to connected systems.
  • Build and run entitlement management and access review campaigns so each division can certify access on a regular cycle.
  • Work with ATC divisions and subject matter experts to gather access requirements and turn them into governed, repeatable processes.
  • Automate identity and governance tasks using PowerShell and the Microsoft Graph API and integrate access request flows with the department's ITSM platform.
  • Manage directory and synchronization services across Entra ID and on-premises Active Directory, including AD Connect or Cloud Sync.
  • Support the compute, network, and security platforms tied to identity, including Conditional Access, Defender, privileged access controls, and Azure networking.
  • Document requirements, security risks, and system interoperability across the enterprise environment.
  • Lead multiple projects at once and act in a system architecture capacity across on-premises and cloud.

*Official job title: Enterprise Systems Engineer; for more detailed information, view the job description.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Office of the San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) is committed to serving the citizens of the County by processing, safeguarding, and providing information regarding the finances and public records of the County. Our well-trained and accountable staff perform these functions with integrity, independent judgment, and outstanding service. We value accuracy, timeliness, courtesy, innovation, and efficiency with the goal of providing the citizens of the County with a better quality of life under a shared Countywide Vision that creates a broad range of choices for its residents in how they work, live, and play.
Be a part of a team that promotes continuous learning and professional growth and commitment to providing diverse career path opportunities. ATC aims to cultivate a workforce that thrives on innovation and excellence, enabling team members to achieve their full potential while contributing to department's shared success. Follow this link to learn more information about the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector's Office.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.
Availability: Incumbents may occasionally work evening and weekend hours. Some overtime, on-call, or call back work may be required.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet BOTH the Experience and Education requirements in order to qualify.
EXPERIENCE:
Four (4) years of full-time equivalent hands-on experience in an enterprise systems management environment architecting, engineering, and integrating solutions.
Qualifying experience must include implementation of systems in a large organization setting with at least four (4) of the following technologies:
  • Identity and Access Management platforms (Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, etc.)
  • Identity Governance and Administration (entitlement management, access reviews, lifecycle automation)
  • Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.)
  • Microsoft Enterprise Platforms (AD, O365, etc.)
  • Enterprise Security Platforms (Conditional Access, Defender, PAM, etc.)
  • Enterprise Virtualization Platform (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)
  • Enterprise OS Platforms (Windows)

-- AND --
EDUCATION:
Sixty (60) semester (90 quarter) units of completed college-level courses in programming, computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
Substitution: One (1) additional year of qualifying work experience may substitute for the education requirement.
*Qualifying experience must include performing duties equivalent to the , San Bernardino County Systems Support Analyst III classification, or San Bernardino County Department Systems Engineer classification and above.
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience designing and running identity governance in Microsoft Entra is preferred. Experience with entitlement management, access review campaigns, identity lifecycle automation, PowerShell and Graph API scripting, and integrating identity workflows with an ITSM platform is highly desirable. Familiarity with Zero Trust, privileged access management, and Azure networking is a plus.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PST, FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details,
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions:
The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
  • I have read and understand the above statement.

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Identity and Governance Experience: Describe your experience designing and operating identity, access, and governance in an enterprise environment. In your response include the platforms used, the size of the user population, your level of responsibility, number of staff led or supervised, years of experience, and name of the employer(s) where the experience was gained. Ensure the employer(s) is listed in the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
03
Technologies Experience: List the specific technologies with which you possess high-level skills in the following categories:
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Identity Governance and Administration
  • Directory and Synchronization Services
  • Automation and Scripting
  • Cloud Platforms
  • Enterprise Networking
  • Enterprise OS Platforms
  • Enterprise Automation
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Please Note: It is recommended that you provide a clear and detailed response, as the information you include may impact the evaluation of your application.
04
For each of the technologies indicated in Question #3, describe your training, knowledge, and experience as it relates to the Enterprise Systems Engineer position. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Please Note: It is recommended that you provide a clear and detailed response, as the information you include may impact the evaluation of your application.
05
Governance Project Experience: Describe your experience leading identity or governance projects. Indicate the project's purpose, your role, the scope and size, the length, and the employer. Examples include an Entra migration, an entitlement management rollout, an access review program, or an identity lifecycle automation effort. Include years of IT project management experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
06
Coursework List or Education: Please provide the following information:
  • Course Number & Title
  • School name
  • Units: number of units & type (semester or quarter)
    Example:CSCI 1-Computer Science I, CSUSB, 4 qtr units.If you have completed a degree in Computer Science or other closely related field, indicate degree completed (e.g., B.S., M.S., etc.), major field, and school.
    Example: B.S. Computer Science, CSU San Bernardino

  • 07
    Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
    • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

    08
    **ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
    We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
    For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
    Note: If you apply the filters

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