EMPLOYER: City of Arlington, WA
CLOSING DATE: All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by September 28, 2008 (first review, open until filled).
COMPENSATION: $100,000 to $125,000 plus excellent benefitsTO APPLY:
Please send a letter of interest, resume, completed application and answers to the supplemental questions to Prothman via email at humanresources@prothman.com or mail to: Prothman; 3633 136th Pl SE, Suite 206; Bellevue, WA 98006. ph: 206-368-0050; fax: 206-368-0060. Complete profile of the position, application form and supplemental questions available at www.prothman.com. The City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DESCRIPTION: The Police Chief reports to the City Administrator and
serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The Police Chief will
plan, organize, direct and evaluate the activities of the Police Department and
ensure protection of life and property and preservation of peace and order. The
Chief performs other related administrative and supervisory responsibilities as
delegated by the City Administrator including Animal Control, Municipal Court,
and Jail Services. The Arlington Police Department employs 28 officers and 6
civilian staff. The department is part of a regional service concept including
the cities of Marysville and Lake Stevens.
Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement,
management, or related field and ten years of increasingly responsible law
enforcement experience, including at least three years supervisory and
administrative experience in a department of ten or more full-paid commissioned
officer positions is required. A Master's degree and completion of the F.B.I.
National Academy is preferred. Certification as a Washington State Law
Enforcement Officer must be obtained within six months of hire.
The City of Arlington, a rapidly growing community of over 17,000 residents, is
located in Snohomish County, just 10 miles north of Everett along the Interstate
5 corridor. Nestled at the base of the Cascade foothills, Arlington residents
enjoy the City's small town atmosphere and the natural beauty of country living,
with proximity to Seattle's big city amenities. In the next 10-20 years, the
population of Arlington is expected to grow to over 30,000. Residents and
businesses are drawn to the area by its beauty, the availability of suitable
property, and the area's excellent school districts.
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