Program Supervisor – MCSO Corrections Records Unit

About this role

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range: $88,604.78 - $135,792.20 Annual Department: Sheriff Job Type: Regular Non-Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): August 31, 2026 The Opportunity: Who We Are: Join 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 are dedicated to serving the community, passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career.

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Position Overview:

Are you a leader who is interested in supervising, directing, and coordinating the operations and activities of a support unit? Do you like to plan, organize, and supervise operational functions and activities? Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local laws? Are you able to effectively communicate with ALL people, including the public, top senior officials, adults in custody, etc.?

MCSO is seeking an analytical, insightful, and motivated professional to fill the Program Supervisor position that oversees the Corrections Records Unit which operates 24/7, 365 days a year.

Your duties as a Program Supervisor will include but are not limited to the following:   • Supervise operations and activities of the MCSO Corrections Records Unit.

• Oversee development of work schedules, work plans, goals and objectives.

• Evaluate staff and work products, impose disciplinary actions as needed.

• Provide expert knowledge of corrections records management (for meetings, committees, work groups, etc. both internally and externally).

• Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance.

• Assist with the preparation, managing and administration of a multi-million dollar budget.

Who You Are: • Team Leader - You are able to work with your team to promote strategic vision and to ensure engagement and alignment.

• Strategy-Minded - You are able to understand and implement department and organizational strategy in your everyday work.

• Effective Communicator - You can communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with a wide range of stakeholders, and are comfortable with public speaking and program facilitation. 

• Organized Multi-tasker - You know how to multitask, prioritize, and develop workflow and processes.

• Relationship-Builder - You can build and maintain relationships among a diverse group of stakeholders.

• Creative Self Starter - You are able to identify problems, take a solution-oriented approach, and put into action creative new strategies for success. 

Please note this position may be expected to work odd shifts at times in order to supervise the unit that operates 24/7/365. This position will also rotate the on call 24/7 duties with the manager of the assigned unit, to respond to the occasional after-hour needs/work related emergency situations via the phone, email, or to respond to the Records Unit in person.

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. 

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills: • Required: At least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a public safety environment, criminal justice environment, and/or a records management environment that includes personnel supervision, staff training, organizational development, data analysis and management of budget expenditures. AND

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. If you don’t have a degree, credits and/or additional qualifying experience can substitute education on a year for year basis. AND

• Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license by first day of employment. AND 

• Must pass a criminal records and employment references check.

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. • Prior experience supervising represented employees and/or experience working in or supervising a 24/7 environment.

• Extensive and intricate, specialized knowledge of all facets of the criminal justice system.

• Understanding/interpretation of labor contracts and how to adhere to them while supervising a varied and large work force.

• Ability to work in a jail setting and to be aware of all the special and necessary characteristics of a jail setting.

*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: 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 using Workday showing how you meet the qualifications.

• Attach a cover letter that expands on your resume and addresses: • why you are interested in this position and;

• demonstrates how your experi

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