Patrol Lieutenant: Lead Operations & Incident Command

Skagit County; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Skagit County is seeking a Patrol Lieutenant to lead an assigned Sheriff’s Office area, directing operations, staff, and contractors while ensuring compliance with policies and budgets.

The role includes strategic planning, interdepartmental coordination, contract oversight, and participation in incident command during major events. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and Sheriff’s Sergeant experience, with college coursework in related fields preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED AND 2 years of experience as a Skagit County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant.
• College level coursework in law enforcement, law and justice, social science, or management is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises all operations within assigned areas of the Sheriff’s Office.
• Develops short- and long-range plans, programs, goals, and objectives for assigned areas.
• Reviews decisions, works on budget compliance, and ensures policy adherence.
• Assists in budget preparation, monitors expenditures, and manages contracts for outside services.
• Interprets collective bargaining agreements and participates in labor negotiations and disciplinary actions.
• Assumes command at incident scenes as needed and represents the County publicly when required.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in law enforcement/management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Skagit County is seeking a Patrol Lieutenant to lead an assigned Sheriff’s Office area, directing operations, staff, and contractors while ensuring compliance with policies and budgets.

The role includes strategic planning, interdepartmental coordination, contract oversight, and participation in incident command during major events. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and Sheriff’s Sergeant experience, with college coursework in related fields preferred.