Human Trafficking Prevention Analyst - Limited Term (Open)

Human Trafficking Prevention Analyst

The District Attorney’s Office is seeking well qualified candidates for the position of Human Trafficking Prevention Analyst.

Join us for an informational session to learn about the Human Trafficking Prevention Analyst position with the County of San Mateo. This session will discuss the human trafficking prevention pilot program, the importance of the work, and the key responsibilities of the position. You will also gain insights into the ideal candidate profile and the recruitment and selection process.

Do not miss this chance to learn about the position and get your questions answered. This session will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 12 : 00 p.m. to 1 : 00 p.m. PST.

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The Position

In June 2025, the County’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to reestablish a countywide human trafficking prevention pilot program in the District Attorney’s Office. The pilot program is an investment in technology and expertise to provide education and outreach, protect victims, prevent exploitation, identify traffickers, and bring perpetrators to justice.

Responsibilities

Working under the direction of and closely with the Director of Interjurisdictional Operations, the Human Trafficking Prevention Analyst (Prevention Analyst) will help conduct research and track and collect data regarding human trafficking crime activity, as well as targeted prevention efforts, to guide the county’s efforts to combat human trafficking and support the victim / survivors.

The Prevention Analyst will work closely with partner agencies – including community-based organizations, law enforcement agencies, agencies providing victim services, local cities, and school districts to track the scope of human trafficking in San Mateo County. In addition, the Prevention Analyst may attend daytime and evening meetings with community-based and other organizations, representing the Director of Interjurisdictional Operations.

Using the research findings and the collected data, the Prevention Analyst will draft high-level reports to inform policymakers, including the Board of Supervisors, of the progress of the human trafficking prevention initiative.

Expertise in research and data extraction, management, and reporting are essential to success in this position. Additionally, strong verbal and written communication skills are required to prepare analyses, reports, and presentations. Versatility and flexibility will also be important in this position.

• Conduct independent research.
• Collect, aggregate, and analyze data.
• Create representational dashboards, graphs, charts, and written reports based on research and collected data.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, community-based organizations, local jurisdictions, school districts, and county departments.
• Represent the office at community-based meetings, which might be held during the day or during the evening.
• Demonstrate political astuteness and comportment as a representative of the District Attorney’s Office and the County of San Mateo.
• Work on special projects as assigned by the Director of Interjurisdictional Operations.

Classification and Salary

Depending on the selected candidate, this position could be filled at the Management Analyst level or the Associate Management Analyst level.

Limited Term Position

Funding for this pilot program has been approved through December 2026, so this position is being filled as a Limited-Term position. Limited-term positions are full-time, fully benefited, temporary positions. Limited Term employees receive medical and dental benefits, like regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan (401-A). Depending on need, the position could become a regular position, but there is no guarantee of this.

Work‑Out‑of‑Class Opportunity for County Employees

For current and regular County of San Mateo employees, this position could be a work‑out‑of‑class or a development opportunity. Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process.

If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and / or your department for an effective transition into the position. You would remain as a permanent employee, just in a different assignment. At the end of the assignment, you will return to your original position.

If offered the opportunity, there is no guarantee you will be allowed by your department to rotate into the assignment nor is your department obligated to allow you to take on the assignment. The business needs of your department will determine if you are able to reassigned to this temporary position.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Experience with data analytics is required.

Because of the sensitive and difficult information this position will encounter previous experience or education in criminal justice, social work, social services, and / or psychology might be helpful.

Open Recruitment

This is an open recruitment. Anyone may apply.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight : pass / fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight : 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief writing exercise given immediately preceding the interview.

Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. Interviews may be conducted virtually using MS Teams.

Apply

IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the Apply button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

To apply :

Recruitment Schedule

Information Session ( Live) : October 27, 2025, at 12 : 00 PM

Final Application Filing Date : November 3, 2025, at 11 : 59 PM

Application Screening (tentative) : November 5-6, 2025

Panel Interview (tentative) : November 19-20, 2025

Finalist Interviews (tentative) : Week of December 1, 2025

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

Equity Statement

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.

Analyst : Chet Overstreet (102025) (Associate Management Analyst / Management Analyst – D182 / D181)

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