Police Commander

City of Lake Forest Park; Lake Forest Park (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lake Forest Park seeks a Commanding Officer to partner with the Chief of Police, shaping the department's future and sustaining success. You will lead and manage division programs, ensuring progress and excellence while maintaining strong ties with City leadership and neighborhood groups.

The role demands a highly autonomous, organized leader capable of strategic thinking and driving growth across the department.

Qualifications

• Experience leading division programs.
• Strong communication and coalition-building skills.
• Autonomous, organized leadership with strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief of Police to shape and sustain departmental success.
• Manage division programs and drive continuous departmental growth.
• Build deep trust and forge collaborative relationships with City leadership, officials, and community groups.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Relationship building

Job description

***This position will remain open until filled, however candidates are encouraged to apply by September 16, 2026 to be considered in the first round of application reviews.***

JOIN OUR TEAM

As Commander, you will partner directly with the Chief of Police to shape and sustain the future success of the Lake Forest Park Police Department. This vital role requires a dynamic communicator who can build deep organizational trust and forge strong, collaborative relationships with City leadership, elected officials, and neighborhood community groups. If you are a highly autonomous, organized leader with a proven ability to manage division programs and drive continuous departmental growth, we invite you to apply.

ABOUT US

The Lake Forest Park Police Department is comprised of 26 commissioned officers, support staff and non-sworn employees committed to making our community the safest community in the Puget Sound Region.

Under the direction of the Police Chief, the Department is led by two full-time Commander positions responsible for the operation and administration of their assigned Division (Patrol Operations Division or the Support Services Division) and programs.

Visit our webpage to learn more about our Department:https://cityoflfp.gov/167/Police-Department

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The City offers excellent time-off benefits, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability (LTD), employee assistance program (EAP), HRA/HSA/FSA, enrollment in Washington State's DRS LEOFF retirement pension plan, 401(a) retirement plan with City matching contribution (social security replacement plan), and an optional 457 deferred compensation plan (DCP).

Work schedule

Day shift, however frequent evening, night and weekend work is required.

Work hours

4/10, 9/80 or 5/8 schedule based on operational needs and consideration of the employee's preference.