Deputy Chief of Police

Job Description

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The City of Sequim is seeking a dependable, decisive leader with clear command presence, balanced by interpersonal skills that build trust and communicate effectively both internally and externally. This Deputy Chief position is a rare opportunity to join a stable, high-performing department invested in long-term success, emerging technology, professional development, and service excellence – backed by a supportive community and a strong quality of life on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.

The Deputy Chief serves as the Chief’s key operational partner and second-in-command, acting in the Chief’s absence. This role helps lead daily operations, personnel oversight, training, budgeting, projects, and continuous improvement while maintaining strong internal and community relationships. The Deputy Chief assists the Chief of Police in planning and evaluating the objectives and the effectiveness of the City’s public safety program, with the demands of local, state and federal laws, accreditation requirements and judicial rulings. In addition to management responsibilities, the employee may perform all functions of a Police Officer or Police Sergeant. The Deputy Chief is responsible for establishing effective relationships with the community, subordinates, elected officials, other criminal justice agencies and all City employees. Civil Service rules of the City apply to the rank of Deputy Chief.

Please note: a resume (three pages maximum) and cover letter are required to be considered for the Deputy Chief position. The cover letter must describe your experience, leadership style, and why you are interested in the position. Please upload your documents where indicated on this application.

Salary: $129,396.80 – $168,209.60 Annually

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