City of Vancouver, WA
Assistant Police Chief

 With a population of over 195,000 residents, Vancouver, Washington sits on the north bank of the Columbia River and part of the larger Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. The Pacific Coast is less than 90 miles to the west and the Cascade Mountain Range rises on the east. The mission of the Vancouver Police Department, in partnership with the community, is to preserve life, protect property, and enhance livability through equitable law enforcement and effective use of resources. The City is seeking a collaborative and visionary law enforcement professional with demonstrated leadership capabilities to serve as its new Assistant Police Chief. The ideal candidate will be a service-minded individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This individual will have strong community policing skills, community engagement and will offer a proven record of problem-solving along with experience in strategic and succession planning. A candidate who can multi-task effectively with demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner is essential. Candidates must possess the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience at or above the rank of supervisor. Seven (7) or more years of progressive police command/management experience in an equivalent sized public agency is required. Successful graduation from the FBI National Academy, PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) and/or similar executive level training is strongly desired. 

The monthly salary range for the Assistant Police Chief is $12,822 - $16,674; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080.

Filing Deadline: August 22, 2022