Police Chief job in Cle Elum

Recruitment Description:

The current City of Cle Elum Police Chief is retiring after serving the Upper County for 28 years, which leaves an excellent opportunity for the next Cle Elum-Roslyn-South Cle Elum Police Chief to work in a community whose residents are very engaged and supportive.

The Chief of Police works under the direction of the City of Cle Elum’s Administrator and the City Mayor. The Police Chief performs a variety of complex administrative, supervisory and professional work in planning, coordinating and directing the activities of the Police Department.

The Cle Elum Police Department is a regional police department, consisting of not only Cle Elum but also the communities of Roslyn and South Cle Elum. The Police Chief is responsible for the direction of law enforcement services for all three communities equally. The Department consists of 7 officers, 1 reserve officer, 1 administrative assistant, 1 records clerk and 1 animal control officer. The position of Police Chief on occasion performs the duties of subordinates, to include shift work, back-up and calls for service.

The Police Chief will have experience in best practices in law enforcement and should have a demonstrated history of supporting and implementing community policing. Is responsible for maintaining proficiency in law enforcement and community involvement. He/she will manage approved department budgets and ensure effective monitoring of expenditures. He/she may attend City Council meetings and keep them well informed by providing them with reports, recommended resolutions and input.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or closely related field. Ten (10) years of experience in police work, three (3) years of which must have been equivalent to police sergeant or higher. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.

Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Washington State Driver’s License without record of suspension or revocation in any state; at time of hire possess Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification with current and valid Washington State Peace Office Certification granted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) or be able to obtain Certificate of Equivalency as defined by WAC 139-05-210 within one year of appointment; First aid and CPR certification.

Must possess or obtain a First Level and Middle management certificate issued by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission within 6 months of employment. WSCJTC Executive level certification preferred but not required.

Must live within 30 minutes of the City of Cle Elum Police Station within 6 months of employment.

Salary/Benefits: annual based non-exempt salary: $77, 784 - $94, 548/year plus education, physical fitness, and longevity incentive; uniform allowance, police car, and generous benefits package including excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and State of Washington LEOFF 2 Retirement System; eleven paid holidays, and one floating holiday.

To Apply:

Candidates must complete an employment application and include a cover letter and resume. To access our on on-line application please click on the following link:

http://cityofcleelum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Application-for-Employment-2019.pdf or the “Application for Employment” link listed on the City’s webpage: https://cityofcleelum.com/employment-opportunities/.

The City of Ellensburg Human Resources Department is assisting in the recruitment process. Please forward the completed application packet to:

City of Ellensburg – Human Resources Department

Attn: Cindy Smith

501 N. Anderson Street

Ellensburg, WA 98926

509-962-7222

First Review of applications will be June 17, 2019. If you would like to review a more detailed job announcement, please visit our website, www.cityofcleelum.com.  EOE/M/F/D/V