City of Portland, OR
06/02/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/02/2026 18:45
Office of Community Based Police Accountability Director Recruitment
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Learn more about the OCPA Director recruitment process.
Published
June 2, 2026 4:55 pm
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View the OCPA Director Job Announcement
Recruitment Timeline
May 14, 2026
Recruitment is open and applications are being accepted.
The OCPA Director application will remain open until the position is filled. Motus Recruiting will complete initial screenings, present candidates to the Nominating Committee for review before advancing them to the full Board, and provide regular updates to the CBPA throughout the recruitment process.
May 13, 2026
Motus Recruitment presents recruitment timeline and process to CBPA. CBPA unanimously votes to begin recruitment.
March 30 - April 15, 2026
Listening sessions and stakeholder engagement across six primary audience groups to ensure broad representation and input from individuals and groups connected to the future success of the Office of Community-Based Police Accountability.
The audience groups included:
- Community Partners, Stakeholders & Associations
- City Leadership
- Coalition & Advisory Partners
- General Public
- Portland Police Bureau (PPB)
March 24, 26, and 31, 2026
CBPA members have Kickoff meeting with Motus Recruiting
February 25, 2026
CBPA vote to hire Motus Recruiting to lead the search for the Executive Director.
Oversight System Implementation Timeline
This timeline highlights the key milestones for launching the new Police Accountability Oversight System.
View full size image of Timeline for operationalization of the new oversight system. Shows that we are at the OCPA Director Recruitment stage.
About the Office of Community-Based Police Accountability (OCPA)
OCPA is a newly established, independent oversight body created following voter-approved changes to the Portland City Charter and Code. This office represents a significant evolution in how the City ensures accountability, transparency, and community-centered oversight of the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).
OCPA operates independently to conduct investigations of sworn employees and supervisors thereof within the Portland Police Bureau, ensure fair and impartial review processes, and elevate community voice in accountability systems. The office works in partnership with the Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA), a volunteer governing body composed of community members, which holds decision-making authority regarding findings and discipline.
This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a new public institution at the intersection of public service, justice, and community trust.
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Our goal is to keep community members informed and engaged in the work of the Oversight System. Please let us know what questions you have about the new oversight system by emailing our program administrator, Kristen Thorp, at [email protected]. Thank you for being involved!
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