Sheriff

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, manage, and administer the Sheriff's Office activities; provide administration of all county jails, correctional institutions, river patrol, inmate work crews, search and rescue and other public safety operations;  develop and implement program and strategic planning; develop and implement department policies, procedures, and business practices;  evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; serve as an adviser to other elected officials.
• Direct and approve through subordinate supervisors the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce; act as a resource, and provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues; may select, direct, and manage the work of consultants.
• Develop, administer, assist, and monitor budgets; develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participate in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants and community partners; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts; coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure timely submission of the department budget.
• Provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies; represent the county to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, and special projects; respond and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Partner with other leaders on public safety related issues; participate in state, regional, and national associations to provide support and advocacy for evidence-based solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

• Advanced level
• Professional
• Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
• Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
• Receive administrative direction from the Board of Commissioners and County Chair.
• Exercise direct supervision over staff.
• Exercise indirect supervision through managers, supervisors, and/or lead workers. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

The Sheriff is a position that is elected for a four (4) year term.
 
General qualifications and terms of office for county officers are outlined in Multnomah County Home Rule Charter Chapter 4.10 Qualifications and 4.20 Terms of Office.