Corrections 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.

Pay Range:

$122,874.14 - $196,598.08 Annual

Department:

Sheriff

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

July 30, 2026

The Opportunity:

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 $122,874.14 - $196,598.08 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:

Promote within the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. We are seeking individuals who have strong integrity, passionate about helping others, ready to lead the agency into the future, and devoted to making decisions that are in the best interests of the Sheriff’s Office, staff, and community. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career.

If you are ready to be the example for others, 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.

A Corrections Lieutenant operates with minimal supervision and is responsible for the operations of an assigned section, unit, or project within the Sheriff’s Office.

Examples of Duties:

• Plan, organize, manage, and administer corrections operations of an assigned section, unit or project within the Sheriff’s Office;

• Manage large units (includes day-to-day operational considerations and the planning and implementation of changes related to safety, security, and strategic operational planning);

• Supervise many facets of a large staff (encompasses professional development, positive work environment, cultural change management, and succession planning);

• Review and process a variety of staff reports and inmate misconduct reports;

• Audit and approve staff payroll through the county pay management system;

• Monitor shift schedule and make operational changes as needed;

• Ensure facility plants and operations meet required Oregon Jail Standards;

• Foster relationships with multiple labor entities;

• Develop, administer, assist, and monitor budgets; develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments;

• Draft, develop, and implement modern, professional and comprehensive policy and standard operating procedures;

• Direct and approve through subordinate supervisor(s) the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review the work of a diverse workforce;

• Demonstrate intergovernmental awareness; cultivate and nurture relationships and lead initiatives with various county, professional affiliation(s) and interest groups;

• Coordinate MCSO operations and efforts with other divisions, departments, and organizations; act as a representative on committees, interagency task forces, and special projects;

• Conducts mentoring, coaching, and appropriate disciplinary processes and documentation.

• Coordinate and assess the evaluations of probationary deputies and supervisors.

• 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 Sheriff's Office Corrections Sergeant who has successfully completed two years of service with MCSO as a Corrections Sergeant by June 30, 2026.

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 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 veteran’s 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/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. Don’t 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 (ABC’s), 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 don't 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.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Amber Beck

Email:

amber.beck@mcso.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 4070095

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.

Job Profile:

9648 - Corrections Lieutenant