San Mateo County is moving quickly to fill its vacant sheriff’s position following the unprecedented removal of Christina Corpus, who was both the first Latina elected to the role in 2022 and the first sheriff in the state removed by a board of supervisors amid conflict-of-interest and retaliation accusations.

After supervisors voted Tuesday to appoint a replacement rather than hold a special election, the county published its qualifications and application process Wednesday night. Submissions are due by noon on Nov. 5.

The county will have just eight days to select a new sheriff to meet the Nov. 13 deadline set by a charter amendment. Staff have been directed to “pursue an appointment process that emphasizes transparency, accountability and community trust.”

To be considered, candidates must be San Mateo County residents and meet state requirements, including holding a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training certificate or demonstrating equivalent education and experience.

The individual selected will take command of a large public safety organization, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, which employs more than 800 sworn and civilian staff operating with a budget of over $300 million. It provides law enforcement services countywide, serving unincorporated areas and acting as the police for the cities of Millbrae, San Carlos, Half Moon Bay, Woodside, and Portola Valley, as well as providing investigation services at San Francisco International Airport.