Salary : $170,874.00 Annually
Location : Gresham, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-98A
Department: Police
Opening Date: 06/20/2025
Closing Date: 7/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Overview
The City of Gresham is accepting applications qualified candidates for a Police Lieutenant position.

The competitive candidate will exhibit an ability to plan, organize, and manage administrative and tactical operations and activities of a division shift and programs relative to their area of assignment while upholding department values, policing philosophy, our stated values, and mission. We are seeking someone who is service-oriented, honest, approachable, and a responsive leader who recognizes the strength of our organization.

This recruitment may be used to create an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies up to one year.

We are proud to offer a competitive salary with generous benefit and retirement packages and ongoing training opportunities to support the current and future needs of a thriving community service and safety department. Benefits include:

• Paid vacation (PTO)
• Sick leave
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System
• Long-term disability insurance
• Executive Health Reimbursement Account (HealthInvest PRC)
• Health Reimbursement Account (VEBA)
• Flexible spending account
• Deferred compensation

For information about:
Position Description

Our Police Lieutenants are assigned to patrol operations, investigations, or services units and may rotate assignments periodically.

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Manage assigned personnel and provide leadership: Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of a diverse workforce; oversees police patrol duties, investigations of crimes, and other special assignments; acts as a resource and provides direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advises on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues; develops and revises work processes; establishes work schedules; provides and/or coordinates staff training; manages performance and works with staff to correct deficiencies; monitors work performed to meet agreed upon goals and objectives; reviews police officer reports, logs, records and work methods; responds to the scene of major or highly sensitive incidents; assumes command or assists the person in command.
• Ensure department goals are met: Plans, organizes, manages, and administers assigned operations and activities; assists in developing and implementing program and strategic planning; implements and assists in the development of division and/or program policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluates goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommends and establishes administrative controls and improvements; develops procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements based on review of case law and current trends in police practices.
• Prepare and manage department budget: Assists in developing, administering, and monitoring division budget; develops justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participates in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identifies, obtains, and manages funding from grants and community partners; participates in the review, interpretation and enforcement of contracts.
• Maintain relationships and communicate with partner agencies and other community groups: Builds relationships with neighboring agencies, partner agencies, community businesses, and other groups; provides expert guidance to other departments, the general public and/or outside agencies; represents the City to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, the news media and other organizations, including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; acts as a representative on committees, inter-agency task forces, and special projects; coordinates administrative and emergency response activities with other law enforcement or emergency agencies; responds to and resolves confidential and sensitive inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with current police practices and standards: Analyzes and reviews federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, policies and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conducts analysis on case law, best practices, social initiatives, and trends; formulates and implements recommendations; evaluates case handling and results; develops and implements corrective measures as needed; performs internal affairs investigations to address allegations of employee misconduct.

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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience as a Police Sergeant in a law enforcement agency -AND-
• Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Supervisory certificate or equivalent -AND-
• No adverse personnel actions (Letter of Admonishment, Letter of Reprimand, or equivalent) within the past three (3) years -AND-
• Ability to obtain an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Management certificate within 36 months of hire

Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record is required.
Selection Process

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.

Required application materials:

• City of Gresham online application (complete all fields in the online application; do not put 'see resume' in any of the fields)
• Cover letter summarizing your interest in the position and any relevant experience, including your knowledge, skills, and abilities related to this position
• Resume

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

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to [email protected], or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents.

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 land in 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.

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.

Please direct questions about this position to (503) 618-2549 or

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NeoGov directly at (855) 524-5627.
The City provides full family, comprehensive medical and dental insurance. Vision and prescription coverages are included in the medical plans. Most limited term and regular status employees who work at least 30 hours per week pay nothing for their medical and dental coverage.
Medical Insurance Options:

• City of Gresham Core Plan- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO Network
• Kaiser Permanente Traditional HMO

Dental Insurance Options:

• Delta Dental PPO Plan
• Willamette Dental Insurance
• Kaiser Permanente

Additional benefits include: Employer paid life insurance and long term disability, an employer sponsored deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts (medical, child care), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement (City picks up the 6% employee's contribution), an employer contribution to a HRA/VEBA medical savings account, paid time off (PTO) accrual at a minimum of 12.66 hours per month, and 4 hours of sick leave, in additional to nine paid holidays and 3.5 paid floating holidays per year.

For more detailed information, please visit our Employee Benefits page at:
01

What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above
• None of the above

02

What best describes your progressive leadership experience as a Police Sergeant or higher for a law enforcement agency?

• No experience
• Less than two years
• More than two years but less than three years
• More than three years but less than four years
• More than four years but less than five years
• More than five years but less than six years
• More than six years but less than seven years
• Seven years or more

03

Based on your response to progressive leadership experience in a law enforcement agency, please identify the position and describe when and where you acquired this experience and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
04

Do you possess or are you eligible to possess an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Supervisory certificate or equivalent?

• Yes, I currently possess an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Supervisory certificate or equivalent
• No, but I am eligible to possess an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Supervisory equivalent or certificate
• No, I do not possess this certificate and I am not eligible

05

Do you possess or are you eligible to possess an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Management certificate?

• Yes, I currently possess an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Management certificate
• No, but I am eligible to possess an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Management certificate
• No, I do not possess this certificate and I am not eligible

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