Police Sergeant

City of Port Townsend • Port Townsend, WA

1d • $53 - $58

About The Position

The City of Port Townsend will be accepting applications for Police Sergeant through May 10, 2026 to fill one vacancy. Note: Completed application, cover letter, and resume are required. Applications submitted without a cover letter and resume or not documenting the required qualifications below will not be considered. Residency requirement: All police officers must reside within fifty (50) road miles of Port Townsend city limits within six months of hire date. Full job description available here .

Requirements

• At the time of appointment, an Associate degree or 90 college credit hours toward a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• 7 years of experience as a police officer, some of which must have been with an agency in Washington State.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Sergeant or other supervisory experience.
• Completion of CJTC's Pre-Supervisors course.
• Completion CJTC's First Level Supervision course.

Benefits

• WA State LEOFF pension plan
• Optional 457 Deferred Comp with 50% match of up to 4% base earnings
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund
• Time loss/short-term disability insurance
• Retirees' Welfare Trust funded by employee
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
• May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually
• Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
• 12 paid holidays accrued at 10 hours per month
• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree