Find & Apply For Law Enforcement Chief / Deputy Jobs in Prineville, Oregon

The City of Prineville Police Department is recruiting internally and externally for a Police Lieutenant. If you are an interested, and qualified external applicant, please submit your application along with a cover letter and resume for consideration through this posting. Candidates may add other supporting documentation as well. Candidates moving on will be notified by email on or before October 15, 2026. The City of Prineville Police Lieutenant performs professional and administrative law enforcement work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising assigned Police Department operations and personnel. The Lieutenant reports to and assists the Chief of Police in the administration and management of department programs and activities and is responsible for the effective delivery of police services in accordance with City policies, department procedures, applicable laws, and professional standards. A Lieutenant may be assigned to patrol, investigations, administration or other operational functions. The position serves as a member of the department's management team and may serve as Watch Commander or Acting Chief of Police when assigned. This is a confidential, managerial position. A Lieutenant exercises considerable independent judgment in routine operations and emergency situations and is required to respond to significant incidents and emergencies outside normal working hours as necessary, and as directed including weekends and holidays. The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform. The Lieutenant exercises direct supervision over sworn and non-sworn police department personnel. Responsibilities include assigning and reviewing work, scheduling, training, coaching, evaluating performance, addressing employee concerns, and participating in hiring, promotion, discipline, and other personnel actions. Assists the Chief of Police with the day-to-day administration and operation of the Police Department. Reviews employee performance and participates in recruitment, hiring, promotions, special assignments, discipline, and other personnel matters. Responds and assumes command over major crimes, critical incidents and coordinates activities with other law enforcement agencies, fire, medical, and governmental agencies. Reviews reports prepared by subordinate personnel for content, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with law and departmental policy. Makes recommendations to the Chief of Police concerning departmental policies, activities, accreditation, policy, and personnel performance. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, employees, other agencies, community organizations, and the public. Acts as liaison with the District Attorney's Office and coordinates investigations between that agency and the police department. Identify training needs and coordinate required professional development training and mentorship. Attend community meetings representing the police department. May participate in collective bargaining meetings as assigned by the Chief. Assist the public by answering inquiries regarding directions, laws, ordinances, and inquiries concerning departmental activities. Assists with public information and media relations as assigned. Lead or assist with internal affairs investigations and citizen complaints. Address employee concerns and grievances, promote and demonstrate professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and positive employee relations. Plan, coordinate, and assist with complex, sensitive, or high-profile criminal investigations. Prepare reports, correspondence, analyses, recommendations, and other administrative documents. Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive investigative, personnel and administrative information. May periodically rotate assignments and/or duties based on operational need including duties of a sergeant or police officer when operationally necessary or assigned. The Lieutenant may act as a liaison between the on-call Sergeant, other Lieutenant(s), and administrative staff on sensitive incidents listed in our policy to include Use of Force with suspect injury, any officer injury, high liability incidents or incidents that will gain media attention, and sensitive topic incidents to ensure chain of command are advised and aware. May assume the role of Acting Chief in the absence of the Chief of Police. May perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must possess an associate's degree from accredited college or university. Must have a minimum of eight years of sworn law enforcement experience, including progressively increasing levels of supervisory responsibility. A bachelor's degree and/or military experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

This position requires the ability to: Organize and plan their own work schedule to meet workflow demands in a timely and efficient manner. Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement appropriate solutions. Prepare and present clear and concise reports, recommendations and presentations. Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement appropriate solutions. Handle confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

This position requires knowledge of:

Patrol operations, crime prevention, criminal investigations, and evidence preservation. federal and state laws, statutes, city codes and ordinances applicable to local law enforcement. Constitutional requirements, search and seizure, rules of evidence, and rights. Principles, practices, methods and techniques of modern law enforcement. Principles and practices of police supervision, management, leadership, and administration. Departmental policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Emergency management, incident command, and critical incident response. Personnel management, employee relations, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline. Police records, reporting requirements, and records management systems. Community policing and effective law enforcement/community relations. Collective bargaining agreements, bargaining best practices, labor relations management. This position requires the skills needed to: Communicate effectively with individuals with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of cooperation. Work effectively under stressful, dangerous, and rapidly changing conditions. Make sound decisions under pressure and during emergency situations. Effectively communicate professionally in written or oral form, information to management, City Council, employees and the public. Competently perform all facets of leadership, strategic planning, and proper management of personnel. Apply the principles of supervision and personal practices.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Uphold the mission, values, policies, procedures, and professional standards of the City of Prineville and its Police Department. Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, accountability, and respect. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Promote public trust and confidence in the Police Department. Maintain required training, certifications, and professional competencies. Follow all applicable City policies, safety policies, and law enforcement standards and policies. Perform assigned duties in a manner that supports effective, efficient, and equitable delivery of public services.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES

Possess a valid Oregon driver's license with acceptable driving record. (Or the ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire.) Must possess an Advanced Certificate from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). Must be able to obtain a Supervisory Certificate and Management Certificate from DPSST within two years. Out-of-state applicants must be eligible for the required certifications in the State of Oregon and currently have comparable certification in current state of residence. Demonstrated knowledge in use of computers, radios, and related law-enforcement electronic equipment. Must have demonstrated ability in use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. External applicants must successfully pass a thorough background check, drug screen, pre-employment physical and psychological exam. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be considered by the Chief of Police. This is a supervisory position providing team members with regular feedback on performance, including frequent informal feedback, performance reviews, assisting with professional development, and making recommendations for employee separations, promotions or special assignments. Directly manage all team members, including training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, assisting with the disciplinary process, and addressing employee concerns and grievances while adhering to the conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.