Executive Director

The duty station for this position is in King County, therefore the incumbent will receive 5% premium pay in addition to the salary listed.

The Executive Director role at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) offers an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of law enforcement and criminal justice training in Washington State. This position leads a multifaceted, statewide organization and champions a mission that directly impacts criminal justice professionals, criminal justice agency partners, and communities throughout the state of Washington.

The Executive Director serves as the strategic force ensuring the agency’s values of Leadership, Integrity, Dignity, and Accountability exist at every level of the agency.

A strong candidate brings courageous leadership, strategic insight, and the ability to inspire excellence in others. They excel at building trusted relationships with Commissioners, Tribes, legislators, criminal justice agencies, community groups, and a wide range of partners. They are energized by innovation, committed to equity, and skilled at navigating complex legal, operational, and political landscapes. Most importantly, they are passionate about cultivating a culture that strengthens public trust and elevates the quality of training delivered statewide.

WSCJTC offers outstanding healthcare benefits, choice of state retirement programs including a defined benefit pension plan, advancement opportunities, and flexible/compressed work schedules.

At the WSCJTC, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

• Implement the direction of the 21 member Governor-appointed Commission associated with changes to WAC, assign WSCJTC staff to work groups on special projects or initiatives driven by the full Commission, and keep Commissioners appraised of the agency’s work, as well as its organizational capacity to carry out the mission.
• Learn and stay abreast of all legal requirements and obligations of the Commission, particularly those contained in RCW 43.101, and relevant employment and labor law.
• Build and maintain relationships with key partners including but not limited to:
  Commissioners, criminal justice agency leaders and representatives, Tribes and tribal enforcement agencies, community groups and their members, elected officials and their staff, other state agencies and offices such as the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and the Attorney General’s office, professional associations such as WASPC, IADLEST, and many others.
• Develop a current and relevant strategic plan grounded in the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The strategic plan should form the basis for clear and measurable goals and objectives for the entire agency whose divisions, units, and programs create and provide training and manage certification programs, and the units that support training and certification functions.
• Facilitate the hiring and support a capable workforce committed to carrying out the agency mission in accordance with RCW, WAC, state rules, agency policy, philosophy, and values.
• Facilitate the annual development of an operating and capital budget for the organization and ensure the systematic monitoring of ongoing expenditures by all agency programs and support services.
• Ensure capital budget requests clearly articulate the challenges associated with the aging headquarters facility and the risks…