Police Chief
About The Position
The City of Vancouver is seeking a Police Chief to lead its full-service, 24-hour municipal police agency serving a growing community of approximately 200,000 residents in Southwest Washington. The Vancouver Police Department operates across 51.84 square miles, has an $85 million budget, and is authorized for 254 sworn personnel and 57.5 professional staff positions. It handles approximately 115,000 dispatched incidents annually and provides services through its Patrol Bureau, Investigations Division, Special Operations Division, and Administrative Bureau. The Police Chief will lead a professional, dedicated workforce and partner effectively with the community to maintain exceptional service delivery. The department has strong support from the community and the City’s elected and administrative officials. The next Chief will benefit from increased state resources and a local public safety sales tax to support additional staffing, and will have an opportunity to help advance plans for a new police headquarters and expand the Neighborhood Police Officer program.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Vancouver Police Department and its professional workforce.
- Partner effectively with the community to support exceptional service delivery.
- Help advance plans for a new police headquarters.
- Support expansion of the Neighborhood Police Officer program.
Benefits
- City benefits are offered; specific benefits are not detailed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
