Homeland Security Policy Chief

Job Description and Duties

Secure California's Future:
Join the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Homeland Security Policy Team as Supervisor II.

From raging wildfires to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, California faces complex threats requiring strategic policy leadership. We're seeking a proven supervisor to lead our Office of Homeland Security Policy (OHSP), shaping policies that protect critical infrastructure, advance the State Homeland Security Strategy, and strengthen emergency preparedness statewide.

Join our fast-paced team as Homeland Security Policy Chief (Supervisor II), providing executive-level oversight for policy, legislative, and intergovernmental initiatives. OHSP delivers strategic leadership to the Homeland Security Division, coordinating the Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) as liaison to federal, state, local, private, and nonprofit partners while monitoring federal regulations and national trends impacting California's homeland security enterprise.

Key supervisory responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading policy and legislative activities for STAC, Cal-CSIC cybersecurity coordination, and division-wide strategic projects.
• Managing professional policy staff through performance evaluation, training, and workload prioritization.
• Serving as primary liaison with Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs for bill analyses, legislative reports, and budget proposals.
• Directing complex policy research, analysis, and recommendations aligned with state/federal requirements and Cal OES priorities.
• Providing high-level briefings to Cal OES executives, representing HSD in HSAC meetings and advisory bodies.
• Strengthening partnerships across law enforcement, local/tribal governments, and internal Cal OES units.

This Mather Campus position is eligible for hybrid schedule (up to 1 remote day/week), with additional in-office requirements based on business needs.

If you have demonstrated supervisory experience in policy leadership, legislative coordination, and high-stakes emergency management, apply to safeguard California's future.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid Driver’s License (DL). You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application. Ensure you provide your DL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code and is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

Cal OES is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.

Homeland Security is the coordinated effort to ensure we are prepared to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from threats and acts of terrorism, plus other man‑made or natural disasters or catastrophes. It requires a risk management process in order to ensure California has the right capabilities in place to manage those hazards that pose the greatest risk to the State, its people, and its critical infrastructure and key resources.

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be…