Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (0953) - San Francisco Police Department

Who We Are: The San Francisco Police Department was established in 1849 and continues to evolve as an effective, inclusive, and modern police organization. We are focused on maintaining the trust of the people who live, work, and visit San Francisco by reviewing our initiatives, learning from best practices, and adapting to the changing needs of the City. The San Francisco Police Department stands for safety with respect for all. We are committed to just, transparent, unbiased, and responsive policing carried out with dignity and in partnership with the community. We collaborate with community members and City partners to promote safety, fairness, and trust across San Francisco, with an emphasis on strong relationships and support for the well‑being of our neighborhoods. The Department is dedicated to excellence in law enforcement and to the people, traditions, and diversity of San Francisco. Our mission is to keep the public safe by protecting life and property, preventing crime, and reducing the fear of crime. We provide service with understanding, respond with compassion, and perform with integrity as we continue to grow as a forward‑thinking organization serving one of the most dynamic cities in the country. Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below: Application Opening:  June 25, 2026.  Application Deadline:  Apply immediately, announcement may close any time after two weeks from posting date. Class & Compensation:  $197,592.37 - $289,851.18   Appointment Type:  Permanent Exempt - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. Work Location:  SFPD Headquarters, 1245 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 Reporting to the Assistant Chief, the Chief Technology & Innovation Officer serves as SFPD's technology strategist and long range planning executive. This position is responsible for defining where the Department's technology is going and developing a multiyear vision that modernizes operations, strengthens public trust, and positions SFPD as a leader in responsible, effective public safety technology. This includes shaping the future of the Department’s technology stack, such as computer aided dispatch and records management systems, digital evidence platforms, body worn and in car video, ALPR, drones, real time intelligence systems, AI enabled tools, and core IT infrastructure.  The Chief Technology & Innovation Officer sets direction, builds the roadmap, and ensures the Department's technology investments are purposeful, coherent, and aligned with both operational priorities and community expectations.  Key Responsibilities 1. Technology Vision and Strategy  Drive innovation and continuous improvement across infrastructure by leveraging emerging technologies, industry best practices, and data driven solutions, including appropriately scoped AI enabled decision support to improve performance, cybersecurity, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with executive leadership to deliver strategic initiatives that strengthen investigations, crime analysis, real time intelligence, and public safety outcomes. Monitor portfolio health and system roadmaps to align with operational and investigative needs; advance infrastructure modernization, digital forensics capabilities, and emergency response efficiency. Establish and enforce enterprise IT governance, policy, and security protocols so technology investments support operations, mitigate risk, and comply with DOJ CJIS Security Policy and relevant law enforcement standards. 2. Privacy, Surveillance, and Data Governance  Set strategic direction and governance for privacy sensitive and surveillance technologies (ALPR, body worn cameras, drones, real time intelligence systems,). Develop a departmentwide data strategy to improve data quality, accessibility, and analytical capability, in coordination with the City’s Chief Data Officer and DataSF. Establish policy and review processes that balance innovation with civil liberties, cybersecurity, and public accountability. 3. Operational Technology Ecosystem    Guide the responsible, effective integration of drones, ALPR, public safety cameras, intelligence platforms, and AI technologies through standards, training, and outcome metrics. Set continuity, security, and compliance baselines for systems supporting 24/7 real time operations; monitor SLAs and risk, and partner with operational teams to achieve targets. 4. Executive Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement  Advise the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, and Deputy Chiefs on technology direction, strategic risks, and investment priorities. Represent the Department before legislative bodies, oversight commissions, the Mayor’s Office, and partner agencies on technology, data, and privacy matters. Lead outcomes based contracting and vendor performance management to ensure technology investments deliver measurable value. Negotiate contracts, oversee vendor performance, and enforce compliance to ensure delivery of secure, reliable, and high‑value outcomes. Build and sustain strong partnerships with external vendors, technology providers, and law‑enforcement agencies to support seamless integration of mission‑critical solutions. 5. Organizational Management and Budget  Lead the IT Division at the executive level by setting clear goals and performance standards, coaching leaders, and instituting outcomes-based evaluations aligned with Department standards. Prepare and oversee the annual IT Division budget, allocating resources in alignment with Department priorities and strategic objectives. Performs other related executive duties as required.  This is not a routine IT administrative position. The CTIO is responsible for mission-critical systems central to public safety and law enforcement operations, with a high consequence of error. Strategic judgment,