Police Chief

Sccaaae; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

LEOFF retirement

Employee assistance program

Employee wellness program

Holidays

Job summary

Spokane Airports is seeking a Police Chief dedicated to public safety and exceptional customer service for the traveling public and Airport community. The Chief will oversee the Airport's Police Department, Dispatch Center, and Credentialing Office, directing enforcement of laws, security regulations, and traffic operations.

The position requires active certification or ability to obtain within six months, a related bachelor's degree, and three years of law enforcement management experience.

Qualifications

• Active Washington State Peace Officer certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Three years of law enforcement management experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered in meeting the requirements of this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the Airport's Police Department, Dispatch Center, and Credentialing Office.
• Enforce laws and security regulations, traffic operations, and airport security compliance and support.

Skills

Law enforcement management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Washington State Peace Officer certification or ability to obtain within six months

Job description

Spokane Airports is hiring a Police Chief dedicated to ensuring public safety and providing exceptional customer service to the traveling public and Airport community. This position oversees and directs the Airport's Police Department, Dispatch Center, and Credentialing Office. The Chief is responsible for the enforcement of laws and security regulations, traffic operations, and airport security compliance and support. Minimum qualifications include an active Washington State Peace Officer certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and three years of law enforcement management experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered in meeting the requirements of this position. Current wage is $101,260.70 - $143,490.31 annually, depending on qualifications. Current benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, LEOFF retirement as well as an employee assistance program and employee wellness program. Holiday and accrued sick and vacation time is provided. EOE, including disability/veterans.

Applications must be submitted by 4:00pm on Friday, August 21st, 2026.