Chief of Police & Community Safety Leader

Seattle Police Department; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seattle Police Department seeks an experienced law enforcement executive to serve as Chief. The leader will drive organizational strategy, administer resources, and uphold accountability across a 1,200+ sworn and 600 civilian workforce, reporting to the Mayor and collaborating with the City Council and community partners.

The Chief oversees policing priorities, budget and staffing strategies, policy direction, and command staff alignment, while building trusted relationships with unions,

Qualifications

• Experienced law enforcement executive with a demonstrated track record of effective organizational leadership.
• Proven ability to manage complex budgets, staffing, policy development, and inter-agency collaboration.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with unions, community organizations, and city partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Seattle Police Department with a focus on safety, equity, and service excellence.
• Develop and implement staffing, policy, and budget plans aligned with city priorities.
• Foster community trust, transparency, and accountability across the department and with city leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Budgeting

Community engagement

Job description

The Seattle Police Department seeks an experienced law enforcement executive to serve as Chief. The leader will drive organizational strategy, administer resources, and uphold accountability across a 1,200+ sworn and 600 civilian workforce, reporting to the Mayor and collaborating with the City Council and community partners.

The Chief oversees policing priorities, budget and staffing strategies, policy direction, and command staff alignment, while building trusted relationships with unions,