Police Lieutenant

Salary : $185,705.00 Annually
Location : Public Safety Building, Gresham, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 27-08
Department: Police
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 11:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
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
Qualifications
Please refer to the 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

Selection Process

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

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, 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.

Please direct questions about this position to

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 in a law enforcement agency?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• More than one year 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 an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Management certificate, or will you be able to obtain it within 36 months of appointment?

• Yes, I currently possess an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Management certificate
• No, but I will be able to obtain this certification within 36 months of appointment.
• No, I do not possess this certificate, nor will I be able to obtain it within 36 months of appointment.

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