City Prosecutor - Contracted Position

The City of Hermiston is looking to fill a contracted part-time City Prosecutor position. 

We invite attorneys with criminal prosecution experience or those looking to gain experience to apply.  The position advances the City’s goals to improve public safety and quality of life for residents by prosecuting misdemeanors, traffic crimes, and city code violations, as well as preparing and participating in trials, hearings and other proceedings before the Hermiston Municipal Court and Umatilla County Circuit Court.  The City Prosecutor manages his/her own caseload, makes charging decisions, conduct plea negotiations, and make sentencing recommendations consistent with City policy. 

The City Prosecutor will handle approximately 200 criminal cases per year.  That number is likely to increase to approximately 350 with the Municipal Court resuming jurisdiction over A Misdemeanors in 2023.  The City Prosecutor will work cooperatively with the Hermiston Police Department, Hermiston Municipal Court, City Attorney and defense attorney(s).

Interested candidates should provide a cover letter and resume outlining the candidate’s credentials and experience.  Please send the cover letter and resume to Municipal Court Administrator, Jillian Viles.  These can be submitted via email to jviles@hermiston.or.us or can be delivered to the Hermiston Municipal Court, 330 S 1st St., Hermiston, OR 97838. 

Submissions must be received no later than 5pm on Friday, April 15th, 2022.