Precinct Administrative Supervisor; Supervisor - Exempt

Job Details

Job Appointment: Full time, regular

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available. Occasional after-hours work may be required for emergencies or to support critical projects. This position must be available to work and respond during non-business hours as necessitated by precinct or bureau demands.

Work Location: This position will report to 1111 SW 2nd Ave. Portland, Oregon. This is a supervisor position. Beginning April 2025 all manager and supervisor positions will be expected to report to their worksites full time. Remote workdays remain an option, to accommodate travel, or occasionally focus on major work projects.

Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position.

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

The Administrative Supervisor in Central Precinct for the Portland Police Bureau is responsible for managing and directing the administrative support functions and duties for the precinct.

The Administrative Supervisor collaborates with senior management to develop and prepare precinct plans and programs. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, projects, workflows, methods and work product in alignment with the Police Bureau’s policies, procedures, and approved budget.

The Administrative Supervisor provides direct supervision to eight precinct Desk Clerks, two Sr. Police Administrative Support Specialist, and one Auto Servicer. This includes hiring, training, performance evaluation, coaching, and corrective action. The position ensures effective workload distribution, established performance standards, and promotes a professional and accountable work environment. The supervisor provides day-to-day leadership working with staff to ensure high performance which achieves the Bureau’s mission and goals.

This position may also oversee sworn members on modified duty, in collaboration with the Personnel Division.

The Administrative Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the precinct front desk is adequately staffed for the operational needs of both the precinct and the bureau, covering three shifts, seven days a week, including holidays and any unplanned events. The supervisor must be available to work and respond during non-business hours as necessitated by precinct or bureau demands. This position will also be part of the Incident Management Team, which is activated on an as-needed basis.

The Administrative Supervisor must ensure the precinct is in compliance with AFCME and PPA labor agreements, City Code, personnel rules, Bureau policy and applicable federal, state and local laws. This position is responsible for setting all administrative processes and procedures and provides administrative procedural direction to all Central Precinct members. In addition, the supervisor is responsible for managing the Central Precinct facilities, fleet, and ensuring that all equipment and supply needs for the precinct are met.

They are also responsible for tracking the budget and ensuring compliance with all purchasing rules and regulations.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We’ll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
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