Palmer lost his bid for a sixth term as sheriff in November.
The Sherman County sheriffâs marine patrol is a seasonal operation responsible for providing boater safety services, doing boat inspections and conducting patrols along the countyâs stretch of the Hood River.
âWe advertised through the newspapers and we advertised on our website,â said Sherman County Sheriff Brad Lohrey, who added itâs not an easy position to fill. âWe got one applicant and that was him.â
The marine patrol is a part-time position that is only staffed Friday, Saturday and Sunday from the end of May to Sept. 1.