Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.

Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Type:
Regular

Pay Range:
$128,055.48 - $163,392.84 Salary

Department:
Sheriff's Office

FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt

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). To review the MAPPS policy, use this link. To review the county personnel rules and regulations visit HERE.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• 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.

To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Lieutenant

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

About the Department/Division:

The Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is a full-service law enforcement agency located in Hillsboro, Oregon, serving the county's urban and rural residents. WCSO enhances public safety by fostering professionalism, compassion, and trust within its team and the communities it serves. WCSO is the primary first responder for unincorporated residents, offering services from routine patrol and crime investigation to specialized teams. The WCSO also operates the county's only jail and provides contract services to cities within the county.

Supplemental Information:

1. Apply Online! Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026.

• Applicants must submit an online employment application which includes thorough answers to the supplemental questions.

2. Information Session: Join WCSO Leadership & Human Resources for a candidate information session. Highly recommended to attend just one session before completing the application. Join virtually or in-person.

• Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:00 AM

In-person Location: 215 SW Adams Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123, Services Conference Room

Virtually: Microsoft Teams Meeting Link

Join:

Meeting ID: 255 945 405 668 661

Passcode: Jf7ne7W9

• Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

Location:215 SW Adams Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123, Services Conference Room

Virtually: Microsoft Teams Meeting Link

Join:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/274820391645339?p=GHOfyIgzaeHpeF8pSc
Meeting ID: 274 820 391 645 339

Passcode: Cj9qL7ms

3. Minimum Qualification Review: An evaluation of education, training and work experience of submitted application packets will be performed by Human Resources.

4. Mandatory Lieutenant Candidate Orientation (by invitation only): Once you are notified by HR that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to attend one of the orientations.The Lieutenant Candidate Orientation will provide information to assist applicants with the Lieutenant Assessment Center (as described below).

Orientations are expected to occur on:

• Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
• Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Invitations will be sent directly to qualified candidates only.

• Failure to attend this mandatory orientation will result in disqualification. Please notify Human Resources if you are unable to attend to make alternative arrangements.

5. Mandatory Lieutenant Assessment Center (by invitation only): The assessment center will consist of multiple elements/exercises that will be evaluated in four parts. Details about the Lieutenant Assessment Centers and the types of exercises will be covered in the Mandatory Candidate Orientation Workshops. Each exercise will be evaluated by a group of subject matter experts (SME's) consisting of WCSO leadership, representatives from other County departments, and representatives from jurisdictional/community partners.

The Assessment Center will be held onthe following dates, with times to be determined.

• Wednesday, November 4, 2026

• Thursday, November 5, 2026

The final schedule will depend on the number of candidates being assessed.

Selection Process:

You can review our standard selection process here.

Questions?

Recruiter:
Laura Aranda

Email Address:
[email protected]