Sworn Senior Manager at Multnomah County in Portland, OR

Sworn Senior Manager

Location: Portland, OR

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:

$109,557.81 - $164,337.02 Annual

Department:

Department of Community Justice (DCJ)

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

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

September 13, 2026

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS

The Department of Community Justice’s mission is to enhance community safety and reduce criminal activity. We hold justice involved clients accountable in a fair and just manner. We do this through various specialized programs, referrals to community programs, meaningful case plans and the effective use of public resources. If you are an experienced Manager with a passion for community safety and behavior change, this may be the career opportunity for you!

Come Find Your Why? (video)

The Sworn Senior Manager oversees Community Justice Managers, programs and contracts and provides overarching leadership for the Adult Services Division. In this highly collaborative role, you will navigate complex problem-solving, budgets, contract accountability and personnel management. Your network of partnerships will include state and local courts, community providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, defense, the Oregon Department of Corrections, labor representatives, and the Oregon Association of Community Corrections Directors (OACCD).

As a vital member of the department's Senior Leadership Team, the Sworn Senior Manager leads the Division as part of the Senior Management Team. Together this team drives fiscal health, strategic priorities, provides budgetary oversight, implements agency-wide policies, priorities, and initiatives as well as creation of organizational culture. This role coordinates across senior management to optimize resource sharing and lead cross-functional projects. Additionally, you will provide leadership and direction to personnel and management that provide a comprehensive continuum of services for adults on supervision.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Direct and Manage Program Initiatives - Ensure effective and responsible service delivery and accountability to established benchmarks of the Department of Community Justice.
• Principal Management Adviser - Serve on the department level management team as a principal adviser in the area of assignment; participate in major program planning, review and budgeting activities for the department. Provide direct fiscal oversight to assigned contracts and budgets.
• Cross Functional Consultation and Relationship Management - Provide leadership facilitation, consensus building and collaboration on a broad range of issues with criminal justice partners, union members, clients, citizen groups, subordinates, peers, and executive management.
• Personnel Management - Plan and assign work and duties based on job need and staff capabilities and available resources; oversee work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determine training needs and arrange for training; motivate effective work environment and outcomes; determine the need for disciplinary action and initiate or approve disciplinary action, when warranted.
• Policy & Program Development - Participate on boards, committees and task forces at local, state and national levels to assist in development of policies and programs; participate in community forums, public hearings and media interviews to discuss and inform about division and department program projects and priorities; provide leadership, develop and cultivate good community relationships; identify, monitor and resolve community concerns.

The Department of Community Justice is looking for experienced managers who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

• Leadership and Direction: You provide clear communication and direction of the Department's mission, vision and Division priorities. You lead change in community corrections through collaboration of multiple interest holders including the public, justice involved individuals, community groups, employees and other agencies using evidence based practices. You bring your leadership, operational oversight and experience to the daily operations and administrative functions to the division. You navigate conflict, provide and receive feedback and coach others to do the same.
• Networking and Collaboration: You serve on the department's Senior Management Team, participating and leading department-wide budgeting and operational decision-making that impacts the entire department. You represent DCJ and the County to the public, criminal justice professionals, and interest holders. Through collaborative networking, you identify and implement evidence-based practices to enhance accountability, public safety, and service delivery. You also build partnerships with community and treatment agencies that improve outcomes for adults and youth under DCJ supervision
• Quality Assurance, Analysis of Performance Data, Realignment, and Budget Adjustments: You maintain oversight of evidence based practices, state-wide outcome measures and department priorities to ensure that the department is deepening efforts in researched based practices. You will review outcome data and benchmarks through a review of management reports, research and evaluation data, results audits, performance appraisals and meetings with managers. You monitor and participate in the development and administration of the division budget, including forecasting of resources needed, expenditures, and recommend mid-year or other adjustments.
• Cultural Competency: You value and respect diversity and individual diversity within our staff, our clients, and our community, and take seriously our responsibility to provide responsive services in a competent manner.
• Organizational Savviness: You will demonstrate understanding and good judgment of organizational culture and interpersonal relationships, with both internal and external groups, to identify opportunities of mutual interest and benefit.
• Personal Development: You will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of yourself, your areas of responsibility and will demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement using division level thinking and practices.
• Functional/Technical: You possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure and skills for specific assignments.You take responsibility for researching what you do not already know and assisting others in doing the same.

WORKFORCE EQUITY

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE

Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change

Information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive an acknowledgement task and the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you complete and submit these tasks in Workday.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, in the field of criminal justice, social services, or a related field. (Note: possession of a Masters' degree in criminal justice, social services, or a related field will substitute for one (1) year of experience.)

• Six years experience of progressive responsibility in program leadership, staff supervision, or lead work in the criminal justice and/or corrections field working with adults and/or juveniles.

• Required to be a certified sworn officer or the ability to become a certified sworn officer within eighteen months of hire by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST):

  • Must be a United States citizen or in the process of finalizing U.S. citizenship and completed within 18 months of hire.

  • Must be able to exercise the powers of arrest.

  • Must successfully pass a psychological evaluation.

  • Must successfully pass a physical examination (Video of ORPAT obstacle course demonstration that will be part of your officer training).

• Ability to travel to various offices/buildings throughout Multnomah County in a timely manner.

• Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

• Current Oregon DPSST certified Parole and Probation Officer

• Management/Senior Leadership

• Proven experience leading teams

• Experience in change management and culture change

• Experience in integrating diversity, equity and inclusion practices into work processes and practices

• Demonstrated significant fiscal responsibility in a complex organization managing budgets, which include multiple sources of funds

• Experience working with union represented staff

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The Application Packet: Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

• Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.

• Attach a resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.

• Cover Letter: Please explain why you are applying for this position and describe your leadership experience in a criminal justice and/or corrections field.

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

• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates

• Consideration of top candidates/Interviews

• Video presentation presented to staff

• Final interview with DCJ Executive Team

• Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.

Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Type of Position: This salaried position is not eligible for overtime.

Type: Non-Represented

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: All DCJ Adult Services Locations

Telework: This position is NOT eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. This position is considered Ad-hoc Telework.

Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• Defined benefit retirement plan (pension); we pick up the employee's share of the state retirement contribution (6% of subject wages)

• PERS Police and Fire Benefits, including 25 year retirement

• Generous paid leave (vacation, holidays, sick, parental, military, etc...)

• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts

• Free annual Trimet bus pass

• Alternative wellness resources

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, on-call and work- out-of-class positions.

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:

Joanne Campbell

Email:

joanne.m.campbell@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (971) 4012249

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:

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