A multi-position switched grip for a searchlight includes a two-ended hand-grip. Each end has a thumb-operable pushbutton switch. A person holds the grip between palm and fingers with thumb on one or the other switch. One end has a hinge to which are connected an electrical power receptacle and a lamp mount. The hinge has a release which is normally biased to lock the hinge in one or the other of two orientations relative to the grip body. Pressing the release inward unlocks the hinge and allows the stein to rotate between the two orientations. The switches are configured and electrically connected such that pressing either switch once and releasing it alternates the searchlight between the ON and OFF conditions.