Chief of Police
City of Ridgefield•Ridgefield, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
The City of Ridgefield is seeking a Chief of Police. This role requires a strong leader with experience in community engagement and general management. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming working environment to provide the best possible services to the community. The application process includes submitting a resume and cover letter, followed by interviews and a comprehensive background investigation for the final candidate.
Requirements
- Resume and cover letter required.
- Cover letter must describe qualifications related to the position.
- Cover letter must describe general management style in day-to-day operations.
- Cover letter must describe interest in being the next Chief of Police for the City of Ridgefield.
- Cover letter must describe experience with community engagement and steps to be taken in the first 90 days to become part of the community.
- Application documents should total no more than six (6) pages.
- Successful completion of a background investigation including reference checking, criminal background check, polygraph, medical evaluation (including drug test), and psychological testing.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Chief of Police for the City of Ridgefield.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the police department.
- Engage with the community to build relationships and trust.
- Develop and implement strategies for community engagement.
- Lead recruitment activities and background investigations.
- Ensure the provision of the best possible services to the community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
