Police Chief

Overview

Police Chief

Salary $ - $ Annually

Location Snoqualmie, WA

Job Type Full-Time

Job Number

Department Police

Opening Date 02/02/2026

Closing Date 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

EQUITY STATEMENT

The City of Snoqualmie strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

• Prepares a realistic and fiscally sound annual budget to enable the Police Department to achieve the City's Public Safety objectives: following the goals and objectives of the City Council; ensuring that the department functions within budget appropriation.
• Approves all department expenditures; obtains and evaluates bid proposals on equipment.
• Assures that department personnel are capable of providing services to maintain all police department operations by providing managerial leadership and supervision to subordinates.
• Directly supervises or directs work through subordinate supervisors, the entire Police Department personnel, including patrol and records. Develops and maintains a climate in which morale, motivation, human relationships, and individual effectiveness can flourish best.
• Recommends selection of staff.
• Reviews performance of Police Department personnel through performance evaluations and reports. Approves merit pay and other personnel actions. Institutes disciplinary action as required.
• Assures that rules, regulations, and union agreements are administered consistently and uniformly, and in such a way that maximum management rights are retained and that precedents are not established which set long range adverse effects.
• Frequent involvement in confidential, sensitive, or emotionally charged interactions which require discretion, tact, integrity, and sensitivity along with the ability to gain the trust and confidence of others.
• Assures departmental operations comply with all local, state and federal legislation and regulations. Prepares clear, concise reports and makes presentations to City Council upon request.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other City employees, other criminal justice agencies, elected officials, and the public.
• Attends frequent staff & community meetings as required, including City Council, Public Safety committee meetings & public hearings.

These duties are not inclusive of all duties, and as such, this position may perform other duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience:
• Must possess an AA degree in Police Science or related field.
• A minimum ten years' experience in a municipal public safety agency as a commissioned police officer and a minimum of four years of successful and progressive management experience.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor's degree in Police Science or related field
• Experience as a Chief is preferred.
• Other qualifying experience which provides an equivalent balance of the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the position requirements will be evaluated that may substitute for the required education and experience listed above.

• Licensing and Certification:
• Valid Washington State Driver's License with driving record free of serious or frequent violations.
• Must be certified as a peace officer in Washington State, or able to meet standards.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation, a psychological exam and medical exam.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of:
  Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of delivering police services.
• Budgeting systems and techniques.
• Municipal practices and procedures.
• Civil Service policy and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate ideas both written and oral.
• Interpersonal skills using…