LE Lieutenant

Multnomah County • Troutdale, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is looking for leaders who are dedicated to serving the community, passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career. MCSO values the importance of serving all people with dignity and respect in order to support a safe and thriving community for everyone. If you are dedicated to equitable justice for all, have strong communication and conflict resolution skills, are dependable, resourceful, and believe in providing exemplary public safety service, then we invite you to join our leadership team.

Requirements

• Must be a current Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Sergeant who has successfully completed probation as a MCSO Sergeant by June 30, 2026.
• Within one year of the date of appointment to lieutenant, you must have 90 college education credits from an accredited college/university to meet the education requirement for the DPSST Management Certificate.
• Failure to obtain the 90 college education credits from an accredited college/university within one year of the date of appointment will result in demotion.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to create a positive, supportive and safe work environment for all members through inclusive communication and team work; actively promote a workplace environment that is respectful of living and working in a multicultural society by modeling the agency’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Foster positive community relationships, including attending and/or organizing community engagement opportunities; represent the Sheriff’s Office in an exemplary manner
• Plan, organize, and manage law enforcement operations of an assigned section, unit, or project within the Sheriff’s Office, including day to day operational considerations
• Develop, administer, and monitor a complex budget; provide budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments
• Develop, review, and implement comprehensive policy and standard operating procedures
• Direct and approve through subordinate supervisor(s) the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and reviewing the work of a diverse workforce
• Demonstrate intergovernmental awareness; promote positive relationships and lead initiatives with various county, professional affiliation(s), and interest groups; act as a representative on committees, interagency collaborations, and special projects and initiatives
• Mentor and coach members by providing professional growth opportunities and guiding career development
• Work with minimal supervision and be available for after-hours phone calls; provide after-hours and on-duty command response during critical incidents or any incident as directed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed