LE Lieutenant

This is an internal job posting. Only former Multnomah County employees on an active recall list may apply for this opportunity through this site.

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

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As an internal candidate your talent profile that you complete in Workday automatically transfers into your job application and becomes the base of your application. It is recommended you complete your talent profile (see: Career Profile) before you apply. You have the ability to make edits in your job application however these edits do not update your talent profile.

The pay range for Lieutenant is $122874.14 - $196598.08 annually

When setting pay we consider applicants experience and County tenure in relation to other employees performing a similar level of work. Pay in this job profile will be set competitively taking into account the compensation offerings to positions supervised recognizing that overtime and premium pay are part of those total compensation packages.

Overview:

The Multnomah County Sheriffs 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.

Duties of a Law Enforcement Lieutenant include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 agencys values of diversity equity and inclusion;

• Foster positive community relationships including attending and/or organizing community engagement opportunities; represent the Sheriffs Office in an exemplary manner;

• Plan organize and manage law enforcement operations of an assigned section unit or project within the Sheriffs 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.

To Qualify
Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current Multnomah County Sheriffs 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.

Screening and Evaluation
The Application Packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. You must submit all requested items below by the closing date of the job posting. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

• A completed online application. Explain all related experience including your current position in the work experience sections of the application.

• Responses to any and all electronic questionnaires that are sent to you after submitting your online application. Please note: all employees are required to complete the Oregon Public Employment Preference questionnaire previously known as veterans preference (VP) even if you are not requesting preference. Applications with unfinished questionnaires will be considered incomplete and will be inactivated from the process.

• Note: if you are interested in requesting promotional preference for Veterans or State Servicemembers (veterans preference) please be prepared to attach your DD214/DD215/NGB form 22 and veteran disability verification forms electronically through a questionnaire that will be sent to you through Workday after submitting your application.

After You Apply:

After you have hit submit on your application check your Workday inbox and complete all questionnaires including the Oregon Public Employment Preference questionnaire (Veterans Preference) prior to the application deadline. The Oregon Public Employment Preference questionnaire is required for ALL internal candidates regardless of Veteran and State Servicemember status. Dont forget to refresh your inbox to make sure everything is completed. Certain questionnaires must be completed before applications are even received by HR.

Please contact the recruiter as soon as possible if you experience any complications when applying.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• Assessment center including a panel interview (anticipated to be held on Tuesday August 18 2026)

• Consideration of top candidates in score order as vacancies become available*

  • Professional Standards Records Review (ABCs) PREA Review

  • Command Staff Interview (CSI)

* Candidates must not have any active performance or disciplinary issues

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Duty time may not be used and no overtime compensation is authorized to participate in any portion of the examination process including but not limited to activities such as exam preparation appointments with HR Unit staff at the Multnomah Building and participation in the examinations.

In accordance with Oregon Law Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

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Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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