Chief of Police - City of Mill Creek, Washington

Situated in Snohomish County approximately 20 miles north of Seattle and 10 miles south of Everett, the City of Mill Creek, Washington, is a vibrant, safe, and family-friendly community nestled just inland from the Puget Sound, north of Lake Washington, and west of the Cascade Mountains. Initially developed as a golf course community in a densely wooded area and incorporated in 1983, Mill Creek (pop. 20,470, 4.6 sq. mi.) is exceptionally well-planned and offers a hometown atmosphere with many of the amenities of urban living. The 2019-20 Biennial Budget is $50.5 million (GF $28.2 million, reserve $6 million) supports a staff of 61 FTEs.

The Mill Creek Police Department is a full-service police department, with a biennial budget of $10.4 million supporting 27 FTEs, most of whom are members of the Mill Creek Police Officers Guild.   The city’s next Chief of Police is a professional, experienced leader, who will be vested in Mill Creek as her or his home. She or he is technically sound in every aspect of law enforcement and completely invested in building a modern, model police department, reflecting the unprecedented societal changes transforming law enforcement today.

In addition to the requirements set forth in RCW section 35.21.333, a bachelor’s degree in police science, administration of justice, criminal justice, or closely related area, and at least five years of increasingly responsible sworn supervisory/managerial level municipal law enforcement experience are required. Combined experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including but not limited to the requirements of RCW section 35.21.334. 

Annual salary range is $115,409 to $151,870 dependent on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits.     

Filing deadline is August 18, 2020.
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.