About the job
About the Office: The San Francisco District Attorney's Office (SFDA) stands as a leader in law enforcement within the United States. Our mission is to partner with San Francisco’s diverse communities and law enforcement agencies to ensure San Francisco remains one of the safest cities in the nation. We focus on public education and crime prevention while fulfilling our core responsibilities of investigating, charging, and prosecuting all criminal offenses within the City and County of San Francisco. The SFDA consistently attracts top talent due to the unique and impactful work opportunities available within our office.
The SFDA aims to enhance public safety. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins emphasizes that responsible reform can coexist with the need for public safety, and both can be achieved simultaneously in the pursuit of justice.
About the Program: The Alternative Sentencing Planning Program was established in 2011 following the enactment of AB109 (California Public Safety Realignment). This legislation allows sentences to be served locally rather than in state facilities. We identified a critical gap in services for individuals released from custody, often lacking support for the issues that led to their incarceration. This program is designed to enhance public safety outcomes by developing customized sentencing plans for defendants, aiming to reduce recidivism rates while ensuring justice for crime victims.
About the Position: The SFDA is seeking an Alternative Sentencing Planner & Resource Coordinator to collaborate with prosecutors in identifying risk factors while prioritizing public safety. The role involves developing proposed alternative sentencing plans intended to lower recidivism. This position plays a vital role in utilizing evidence-based programs to address criminogenic needs and understanding available programs and services in San Francisco. Key responsibilities include reviewing historical records and reports, conducting comprehensive interviews with defendants and their attorneys to assess the appropriateness of alternatives to incarceration, and providing detailed written recommendations encompassing supervision, education, vocational training, rehabilitation, and behavioral adjustment programs. Prosecutors will then determine whether to adopt the ASP recommendations in their final case disposition.

