The City of Grand Coulee, Washington is accepting applications for the position of “Police Chief” in a Civil Service competitive oral board process. This is a great opportunity for a leadership position for a community-minded law enforcement officer ready to lead and develop a great Police Department.

The position is an exempt, non-union position with a compensation annual salary range of $110,000-130,000 with a full benefit package of insurance and leave.

Application timeline: accepting applications October 25th to November 26th, 2024.

Further information, job requirements and description are provided in the city application packet.

Application packets may be obtained by contacting the City at the email/address listed below.

Submit an official City application, cover letter, resume, supplemental questions and if applicable DD214 and copy of WSCJTC Peace Officer certification.

Completed application packets must be received at the address below by

4:00 pm November 26, 2024.

Submit packets to: City of Grand Coulee, Attn: Chief Application, PO Box 180, 306 Midway Ave, Grand Coulee WA 99133-0180

City Clerk’s office 509-633-1150, 509-633-1370 fax, email clerkgc@gccitywa.org

The City of Grand Coulee is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Located in North Central Washington and northern part of Grant County. The Grand Coulee Dam Area is an outdoor recreation paradise and home to the Grand Coulee Dam, the largest hydro-power generating facility in the United States.

With Lake Roosevelt on its eastern border and Banks Lake to the west, outdoor recreation is a large part of the community. Boating, fishing, hunting, hiking and other activities are enjoyed throughout the year.

It is a multi-cultural community with a population of just over a thousand citizens and a large tourist population during the summer months. A small group of communities making up around 5,000 people, in five small towns make the Grand Coulee Dam Area.

The community has a new school and a new hospital.

SCOPE:

The Chief serves under the direction of the Mayor and in conjunction with the Public Safety Committee of the City Council. The position is FSLA exempt, non-union position. The position is responsible for the overall Law Enforcement program for the City. The Chief works both in an office and the field. The Police Chief is a commissioned officer for regular patrols, response to callouts and crime investigations,

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a citizen of the United States.

Education and Experience:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalency as provided in RCW 28B.50.536.

It is preferred that the applicant possesses a degree in law enforcement associated field from an accredited college or university.

Must have two (2) years uninterrupted experience as a commissioned police officer, preferably with three (3) years as a supervisor or a higher command structure.

Progressive senior management and/or administrative experience is preferred. Experience as a chief is preferred.

Any combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job, may be substituted for these qualifications.

The Grand Coulee Civil Service Commission is looking forward to meeting with the great candidates that want to be great Leader for our Police Department.

CITY OF GRAND COULEE jobs

Chief of Police