City of Port Townsend
For more information, please view the recruitment flyer. The full job description is available here.
The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is assisting the City of Port Townsend in the recruitment process. Applicants must submit a resume and detailed cover letter that describes their experience; leadership style; the knowledge, skills, and abilities that uniquely qualify them for this position; and why they are interested in the position. Submissions are due by
5:00 PM on Friday, November 21, 2025
to be considered as part of the first review of candidates. Resumes and cover letters must be submitted electronically to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to the attention of Rachelle Harwood at the contact information below: Rachelle Harwood 3060 Willamette Drive N.E. Lacey, WA 98516 WASPC Email: rharwood@waspc.org Questions: Contact Bryan Jeter, Executive Recruitment Coordinator Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Phone: 253-677-8576 Email: bjeter@waspc.org Please do not contact the police department employees with inquiries about this position. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary will be commensurate with experience, within the range of
$130,176 to $161,419
annually, with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: WA State LEOFF retirement and optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending account Life, AD&D, & long-term disability insurance Sick leave (earns 1 day per month) Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month, starting balance negotiable) 12 paid holidays plus two floating holidays Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable Up to four weeks jury duty pay during service Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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5:00 PM on Friday, November 21, 2025
to be considered as part of the first review of candidates. Resumes and cover letters must be submitted electronically to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to the attention of Rachelle Harwood at the contact information below: Rachelle Harwood 3060 Willamette Drive N.E. Lacey, WA 98516 WASPC Email: rharwood@waspc.org Questions: Contact Bryan Jeter, Executive Recruitment Coordinator Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Phone: 253-677-8576 Email: bjeter@waspc.org Please do not contact the police department employees with inquiries about this position. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary will be commensurate with experience, within the range of
$130,176 to $161,419
annually, with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: WA State LEOFF retirement and optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending account Life, AD&D, & long-term disability insurance Sick leave (earns 1 day per month) Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month, starting balance negotiable) 12 paid holidays plus two floating holidays Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable Up to four weeks jury duty pay during service Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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