Police Lieutenant

City of Gresham, OR; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gresham is seeking a police lieutenant to assist lieutenants in overseeing operations and administering the Gresham Police Department. This full-time role supports leadership across patrol, investigations, and specialized units while ensuring service excellence and community safety.

Candidates will provide supervision, develop staff, coordinate programs, and maintain compliance with laws and professional standards, aligning with the department’s mission and equity goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) or more years of experience as a police sergeant (at time of appointment).
• DPSST supervisory certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment.
• Ability to obtain DPSST management certification within 36 months of hire.
• No adverse personnel actions within the past three years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of a diverse staff.
• Oversee patrol operations, criminal investigations, and/or specialized assignments.
• Develop and update policies, procedures, and business practices.
• Manage division budgets, seek grant funding, and partnerships.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community stakeholders and partner agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory certification

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The City of Gresham has an exciting opportunity for a qualified law enforcement professional to fill a position as police lieutenant, helping oversee and manage the operations of the Gresham Police Department. This position will assist several other lieutenants with department administration.

This recruitment may be used to create an eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies for up to one year from the closing date.

The Gresham Police Department consists of 136 sworn positions. All employees are expected to consistently deliver high-quality service to customers and community members in a positive and respectful manner, supported by creative thinking and effective problem-solving.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive work environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity into their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences, and cultural perspectives.

Come build the future with us.

Our lieutenants are assigned to a variety of sections across the department, including: patrol operations, tactical operations, special policing, investigations, personnel, logistics, and professional standards.

Collectively, our lieutenants plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate assigned personnel, operations, and programs within the police department. They provide leadership and operational oversight to ensure effective law enforcement services, compliance with applicable laws and professional standards, efficient use of resources, and positive relationships with community and agency partners in support of departmental goals and public safety objectives.

1. Leadership and Personnel Management

Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to assigned personnel to ensure effective service delivery and professional development.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of a diverse staff.
• Establish work schedules and staffing assignments.
• Provide direction, coaching, mentorship, and leadership to staff.
• Serve as a resource for personnel by addressing complex, sensitive, or high-risk issues.
• Coordinate and facilitate training and professional development opportunities.
• Manage employee performance and implement corrective action when necessary.
• Monitor work activities and outcomes to ensure achievement of established goals and objectives.
• Review reports, records, logs, investigations, and work methods for quality and compliance.

2. Operational Command and Program Administration

Plan, organize, and oversee police operations, programs, and special assignments to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

• Oversee patrol operations, criminal investigations, and/or specialized assignments.
• Respond to major, critical, or highly sensitive incidents and assume or assist with incident command responsibilities.
• Plan, organize, manage, and administer assigned operations, programs, and activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans, operational objectives, and organizational initiatives.
• Evaluate operational effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance performance and outcomes.
• Develop and revise work processes, administrative controls, and operational procedures.

3. Policy Development, Compliance, and Professional Standards

Ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and best practices.

• Analyze and interpret federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor developments in case law, police practices, social initiatives, and industry trends.
• Develop, implement, and update policies, procedures, and business practices.
• Establish procedures to address new or changing legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Evaluate case handling, operational practices, and service outcomes to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement corrective measures when deficiencies are identified.
• Conduct or oversee internal affairs investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct.

4. Fiscal Management and Resource Development

Manage financial and contractual resources to support organizational priorities and operational needs.

• Assist in the development, administration, and monitoring of division budgets.
• Develop justifications for budget requests, recommendations, and adjustments.
• Forecast staffing and resource needs and identify funding requirements.
• Seek, obtain, and manage grant funding and partnerships that support department initiatives.
• Participate in the review, interpretation, administration, and enforcement of contracts and agreements.

5. Community and Interagency Relations

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community stakeholders, partner agencies, and governmental organizations.

• Foster partnerships with neighboring law enforcement agencies, government entities, businesses, and community organizations.
• Provide professional expertise and guidance to other departments, agencies, and the public.
• Represent the City of Gresham and the police department before elected officials, community groups, professional organizations, and the media.
• Deliver presentations, participate in meetings, and conduct community engagement activities.
• Serve on committees, interagency task forces, and special projects.
• Coordinate administrative and emergency response activities with law enforcement, fire, emergency management, and other partner agencies.
• Respond to and resolve sensitive, complex, or confidential inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

Schedule: full-time, with flexibility to respond to emergencies and critical incidents

Environment: office, outdoor, emergency scenes, community meetings

Supervises: multiple sergeants and/or support personnel across specialized sections

Please refer to the classification specification for all requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) or more years of experience as a police sergeant (at time of appointment) -AND-
• DPSST supervisory certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment -AND-
• Ability to obtain DPSST management certification within 36 months of hire
• No adverse personnel actions (Letter of Admonishment, Letter of Reprimand, or equivalent) within the past three (3) years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

Required application materials:

• Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Coverlettersummarizingyourinterestinthepositionandanyrelevantexperience,includingyourknowledge, skills, and abilities related to this position
• Answers to supplemental questions

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete the required application materials will be invited to an oral board interview, which may include scenario-based questions. At the discretion of the chief, the top candidate(s) will then be invited to an executive interview before a final determination is made by the Office of the Chief.

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview. Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may be routed to a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range, based on the verification of your experience, skills, and education identified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to [e-mail], upon submitting the required application documents.

Veterans' Preference

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's Disability Preference Letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.

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