The Lane County Board of County Commissioners will be accepting applications from people interested in being considered to fill the role of Lane County Sheriff from Friday, May 16, at 12:01 a.m. to Tuesday, May 27, at 11:59 p.m.
Current Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold announced his retirement earlier this month after 35 years in law enforcement. Sheriff Harrold’s retirement is effective on Friday, May 16. Read more about his announcement.
Candidates can apply online starting Friday. Interviews will be conducted by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 11.
The person appointed will serve as the Lane County Sheriff through 2026. To remain in office, the appointee must run for election in 2026. The person elected in 2026 would then serve the traditional four-year term beginning in 2027.
The Board of County Commissioners has the authority to fill the position of sheriff under ORS 236.325(3).
To qualify for the position of sheriff in Lane County, a person must:
- be 21 years of age or older.
- be a legal Oregon voter.
- be a resident of Lane County for at least the two years immediately preceding the beginning of the term in office.
- have at least four years’ experience as a full-time law enforcement officer or at least two years’ experience as a full-time law enforcement officer with at least two years of post-high school education.
- have or be eligible to obtain police certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.