Police Sergeant — Lead, Supervise & Serve the Community

City of Port Townsend; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 73,563 - 80,451; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

457 Deferred Comp

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Holidays

Bereavement leave

EAP

Job summary

The City of Port Townsend is accepting applications for a Police Sergeant through September 18, 2026, to fill one vacancy. A cover letter and resume documenting the required qualifications are required.

The successful candidate will supervise frontline officers and enforce state and local laws in Port Townsend. Required qualifications include an associate degree or 90 college credits, 7 years of police service, a valid driver's license, BLEA or equivalent, and CJTC supervisory coursework within

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 90 college credit hours toward a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• 7 years of experience as a police officer, preferably with a Washington State agency.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.
• WA State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) or equivalent.
• Have not been separated from law enforcement for more than 60 months at the time of hire.
• Ability to complete CJTC's Pre-Supervisors course within six months of hire date.
• Ability to complete CJTC's First Level Supervision course within one year of hire date.

Skills

Officer experience

Supervisory potential

Driver's license

CJTC BLEA knowledge

CJTC prep courses

Education

Associate degree or 90 credits toward Bachelor's

WA CJTC BLEA or equivalent

Job description

The City of Port Townsend is accepting applications for a Police Sergeant through September 18, 2026, to fill one vacancy. A cover letter and resume documenting the required qualifications are required.

The successful candidate will supervise frontline officers and enforce state and local laws in Port Townsend. Required qualifications include an associate degree or 90 college credits, 7 years of police service, a valid driver's license, BLEA or equivalent, and CJTC supervisory coursework within