Police Lieutenant

Salary : $100,116.00 - $135,156.00 Annually
Location : Prineville Police Department, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-012
Department: Prineville Police Department
Division: Management
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NB
Salary Grade: 11


GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS
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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES


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.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

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.

SUPERVISION/LEAD WORK EXERCISED


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.
The City of Prineville offers a generous benefits package for employees and eligible dependents.


This benefit summary is for management and non-bargaining positions.

CITY OF PRINEVILLE BENEFIT SUMMARY - NON BARGAINING EMPLOYEES
INSURANCE

Medical

Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D

Long-term Disability

Supplemental

(Employee Paid)

Coverage for employee and family, City currently paying 100% of the premium.
Coverage for employee and family, City currently paying 100% of the premium.
Employees are provided $50,000 of life insurance and each dependent is provided $5,000 of coverage. This life insurance benefit is fully paid by the City.
This benefit pays a percentage of your salary after a 90-day waiting period. The premium is fully paid for by the City.
There are optional supplemental plans in which an employee can enroll in at his/her expense. (Coverage may not be guaranteed and may require underwriting approval.)

Short term Disability - available for employee.

Additional term life insurance - available for the employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.

Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Intensive Care, and Specific Event Insurance- available for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.

RETIREMENT

PERS / OPSRP

The City participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)/(OPSRP). Employees are eligible to become members of the OPSRP after six full months of employment. The City pays the six percent employee contribution.

Deferred

Compensation

Employees are eligible to participate with employee contributions in a 457 pre-tax or Roth deferred compensation plan.

LEAVE BENEFITS

Vacation

Vacation accruals are as follows:
Months of Continuous Service

Monthly Accrual Rate

Maximum Accrual Cap

1-5 Years

8 hours

96 hours

5-10 Years

10 hours

120 hours

10-15 Years

12 hours

144 hours

15-20 Years

14 hours

169 hours

20+ Years

16 hours

192 hours
Sick Leave

Accrued sick leave is as follows:

Monthly Accrual Rate

Maximum Accrual

8 hours

1200 hours

LEAVE BENEFITS CONTINUED

Holiday Time

Holiday schedule for full time non-bargaining employees. The following days are recognized as paid holidays:

Holiday

Date Observed

New Year's Day

January 1st

Martin Luther King Day

Third Monday in January

Presidents Day

Third Monday in February

Memorial Day

Last Monday of May

Independence Day

July 4th


Juneteenth

June 19th

Labor Day

First Monday in September

Veterans Day

November 11th

Thanksgiving Day

Fourth Thursday in November

Day after Thanksgiving

Fourth Friday in November

Christmas Eve

City Hall closes at Noon

Christmas Day

December 25th

New Year's Eve

City Hall closes at Noon

Floating Holiday

Employee's choice. Must use before July 1st each year.

Bereavement Leave

In the event of death in an employee's immediate family, City employees are allowed up to 4 days off with pay.

Doctor Appointments

Employees receive up to 4 hours a month for doctor appointments. Hours do not roll over.

Administrative Leave

FLSA exempt positions which qualify, receive the following hours of additional leave with pay per fiscal year.

Administrative Leave

Fiscal Year

Hours Credited Annually (July 1st)

Allowable Rollover

July 1 - June 30

80 hours

0

These hours must be used by the end of each fiscal year and are not compensable upon separation.

OTHER BENEFITS

Education Reimbursement

Employees are eligible for education reimbursement per approval of their Supervisor and according to Human Resources Education Incentive Policy.

Employee Assistance Program

Employees and family members are eligible to participate in the City's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). An extensive confidential EAP is made available through telephone consultation, face to face, and/or online.

Flex Spending Plan (125)

Employees are eligible for participation in a deferral plan for child care and unreimbursed health-related expenses.

Longevity Incentive

Employees are eligible for longevity pay after 5 years of employment.

Notes: All benefits and contributions listed on this summary are subject to change; benefits listed on this summary are for full time non-bargaining employees.


Please direct any questions regarding benefits to the Human Resources department: View email address on click.appcast.io.
01


Do you understand before being offered employment you must successfully complete and extensive process which may include; however, is not limited to skills testing, oral interviews, presentations, and a complete background investigation including criminal history check, fingerprinting, credit check, and may take several months to complete?

• Yes
• No

02


Have you been terminated or, resigned in lieu of being terminated, from a law enforcement agency? Select all that apply:

• No
• Yes; within last 10 years
• Yes; more than 10 years ago

03


What is your education background? (select the highest level achieved))

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some secondary education (less than 40 credit hours)
• Business Trade School
• AA Degree Business Administration
• BA or BS Degree
• MA Degree
• PhD

04


Explain your motivation for seeking employment, specifically with the City of Prineville.
05


Do you have a current and valid Driver's License, proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance and acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

06


In the past 5 years, have you been eliminated from the application process with any law enforcement agency? if yes, include the approximate date; the agency name, City & State; and at whcih step you were denied to the best of your knowledge. Select only form these steps - application review, written test, physical agility test, formal interview (i.e., oral board), background investigation.
07


Please describle your length of experience as an active Police Officer

• No experience as an active Police Officer
• Less than 2 years experience as an active Police Officer
• 2-4 years as an active Police Officer
• 5-9 years as na active Police Officer
• 10 or more years as an active Police Officer

Required Question