Lieutenant

Washington County, Oregon•Hillsboro, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We envision Washington County as the safest urban county in Oregon by building strong community partnerships, providing excellent customer service, practicing prudent fiscal operations, and embracing excellence. The Washington County's Sheriff's Office is currently looking for skilled law enforcement professionals that can effectively lead a variety of Sheriff's Office (SO) operations and unit/division activities. Ideal candidates will have proven administrative skills that can also manage complex projects to successful completion. Must have the ability to navigate interpersonal relationships with individuals and groups that have competing interests. Finally, candidates must be skilled at managing personnel issues effectively and in a way that demonstrates SO core values: Do your best; Do the right thing; and Treat others the way you want to be treated. As a Lieutenant, you will lead, plan, organize, and manage a variety of law enforcement operations and unit/division activities within the Washington County Sheriff's Office. These activities include: investigations, patrol, jail operations and administration, criminal records, internal services, and a variety of general administrative leadership roles. Incumbents perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. This position is not represented by a Union. This position is part of the Management Administrative Personnel System (MAPPS).

Requirements

Possession of a Master's Degree in police science or a related field and at least six (6) years of work experience in law enforcement, of which three (3) years of this work must be in direct supervision of certified law enforcement professionals
OR Bachelor's Degree in police science or a related field and at least eight (8) years of work experience in law enforcement, of which three (3) years of this work must be in direct supervision of and administration of personnel functions for certified law enforcement professionals
OR Associate's Degree in police science or a related field and at least ten (10) years of work experience in law enforcement, of which three (3) years of this work must be in direct supervision of and administration of personnel functions for certified law enforcement professionals
OR Twelve (12) years of work experience in law enforcement, of which three (3) years of this work must be in direct supervision of and administration of personnel functions for certified law enforcement professionals.
Must have or be able to obtain a passing score on practical pistol course.
Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
Must be able to pass an extensive background check.
Must possess an advanced certificate from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) or meet published DPSST requirements for advanced certification at time of appointment.
Must possess a supervisory certificate from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) or meet published DPSST requirements for supervisory certification at time of appointment.
Use active listening when conversing with others.
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of various issues and develop effective solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Motivate, develop, and lead people.
Evaluate performance and make improvements or take corrective action.
Effectively lead and manage projects.
Assist in preparing and administering a budget.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, organize, and manage a variety of law enforcement operations and unit/division activities within the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Manage complex projects to successful completion.
Navigate interpersonal relationships with individuals and groups that have competing interests.
Manage personnel issues effectively and in a way that demonstrates SO core values.
Perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.