First Opportunity Program: Public Safety Supervisor
Salary
$75,144.30 - $100,700.05 Annually
Location
Oregon Convention Center, OR
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-1310-OCC-F
Department
Oregon Convention Center
Division
OCC Parking
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Summary
This is a First Opportunity recruitment, we are only accepting applications from residents who live within the First Opportunity Target Area (FOTA) and meet the qualifying annual household income limit. For more information please visit www.oregonmetro.gov/fota.
Hello, we're Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.
The Oregon Convention Center's (OCC) Public Safety department is looking to add a Public Safety Supervisor to the team, to lead daily safety and security operations in one of the Pacific Northwest's busiest and most dynamic public venues.
In this role, you will be at the center of operations, coaching, training, and coordinating a dedicated team while responding to real-time situations that directly impact the safety and experience of everyone who visits the OCC. You'll have the opportunity to lead a large and diverse workforce, collaborate with internal teams and public safety partners, and play an essential role in delivering reliable, high-quality public safety services.
This position offers the chance to use your leadership skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your decisions and guidance have a visible and immediate impact. If you are a strong people-centered leader who thrives in dynamic settings and is motivated by service, teamwork, and public safety, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work that supports both your team and the broader community.
As the Public Safety Supervisor you will:
Attributes for success:
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro's goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.
Learn more about how Metro is advancing diversity
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 in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum qualifications:
Required qualifications:
Requirements with the ability to be obtained after hire:
Working Conditions: This position operates in a highly active, public-facing environment with frequent interaction with large crowds, events, and time-sensitive situations. This position will be on-site role at the Oregon Convention Center, giving you the opportunity to stay connected to daily operations and collaborate closely with staff in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
This venue is a 24/7 operation, and the position requires availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to respond to urgent situations when needed.
If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply
If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
Like to have qualifications:
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. 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.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.
The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.
COMPENSATION AND REPRESENTATON
The full-salary range for this position is step 1: $75,144.30 to step 7: $100,700.05 annually. However, unless a candidate's qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro's internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1: $75,144.30 to the equity range step 3: $82,846.23 annually.
This position is not eligible for overtime and is not represented by a union. It is classified as Service Supervisor II.
Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.
Questions?
Recruiter: Megan Warneke
Email: megan.warneke@oregonmetro.gov
Additional Information
Equal employment opportunity
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation
Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.
Veterans preference
Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
Hybrid Telework
Positions designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
Pay equity at Metro
No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.
Online applications
Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.
How to Apply
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Metro
Led by an elected council, this unique government gives all residents of greater Portland a voice in shaping the future and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale. We find solutions for our area's garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water; help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation; manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing; protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas, and run the Oregon Zoo, to keep nature close to home.
As part of the Metro family, the Oregon Convention Center helps make greater Portland a great place to call home. Metro brings people together to shape the future of our area and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale.
The Oregon Convention Center and Metro
The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is a leading public venue in the Pacific Northwest, hosting conventions, trade shows, meetings and community events that reflect the diversity and energy of the Portland region. Recognized for its leadership in sustainability and commitment to exceptional service, OCC serves as a catalyst for Oregon's economy, generating more than $330 million annually in consumer spending and supporting thousands of jobs.
As part of the Metro family, you play a vital role in serving the people of the greater Portland region.
Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners, and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. Benefits vary depending on position and full-time, part-time, and variable hour status.
This is a budgeted, regular status position with a full-time schedule. The position is eligible for these benefits:
Metro also offers a variety of perks for all employees, including free admission to the Oregon Zoo (including ZooLights!), Oxbow and Blue Lake Regional Parks, membership discount at Lloyd Athletic Club, credit union eligibility and more. Employees also receive access to financial wellness and legal consultation services, as well as first-time home buying and ownership counseling.
Learn more about employee benefits.
Some positions are represented by a union and have additional benefits.
View union contracts here.
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What is your highest level of education?
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Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
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How many total years of experience do you have in public safety, security, law enforcement, or emergency response? Make sure this is reflected in the Work Experience section of your application.
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Please indicate your total years of experience supervising and managing direct reports, including responsibilities such as performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Make sure this is reflected in the Work Experience section of your application.
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What types of environments have you worked in? (Select all that apply)
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How often have you been responsible for making real-time decisions during emergencies or critical incidents?
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Which external partners have you coordinated with? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following supervisory tasks have you performed? (Select all that apply)
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Do you currently possess any of the following certifications? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following best describes your experience in large-scale event environments?
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Are you able to respond to urgent or emergent issues outside of scheduled hours if needed?
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Employer Oregon Metro
Address 600 NE Grand Ave
Portland, Oregon, 97232
Phone 503-797-1570
Website http://www.oregonmetro.gov