Deputy Chief of Police
Deputy Chief of Police
City of Ocean Shores, Washington
Salary: $111,616 - $131,864
Located on the scenic Washington Coast, the City of Ocean Shores is known for its stunning natural scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities which make the city a popular tourist destination. Developed in the 1960’s, the City of Ocean Shores has become one of Washington’s most popular retirement and resort destinations. Ocean Shores offers six miles of sandy beaches and also enjoys twenty-three miles of interconnecting lakes and canals. The community is home to nearly 7,600 full-time residents and experiences roughly 5 million visitors annually. Nearby recreational opportunities include worldclass bird watching, year-round fresh water, salt water and surf fishing, whale watching, and camping, and the city also offers an eighteen-hole championship golf course.
The City of Ocean Shores operates under the Mayor/Council form of government on a 2025 budget of $43,586,487 with 96 FTEs. City departments include the Mayor’s Office, Finance/City Clerk, Police, Fire/EMS, Public Works, Human Resources, Library, Court, Convention Center, and Facilities & Maintenance.
The Ocean Shores Police Department is composed of Police Chief Neccie Logan, the Deputy Chief, four sergeants, 11 patrol officers, two animal control/code enforcement officers, a records clerk/evidence room technician, an administrative assistant, and a dedicated group of citizen patrol volunteers. The department also operates a Marine Patrol Division which serves the city’s interconnected freshwater lakes and canals, and focuses on maintaining public safety and educating the boating public. In 2024, the department averaged 783 calls for service per month and operated with an annual budget of $2,643,567.
The Deputy Chief of Police is part of the City’s management team and reports directly to the Chief of Police. The Deputy Chief provides supervision and leadership for police department staff, and budgetary management and oversight. The selected Deputy Chief will possess grant seeking and oversight capabilities, provide strategic planning, have excellent interpersonal skills, and possess strong oral and written communication skills.
Education & Experience: An associate degree in police science, public administration or closely related field, with a bachelor’s degree preferred, OR training and experience that equates to an AA degree. Five (5) years of experience with a law enforcement agency at the rank of Sergeant or above. Must hold Washington State Police Officer Certification or have graduated from an out of state basic academy meeting equivalency requirements for the State of Washington and obtain Peace Officer Certification through the equivalency program within six months of hire. This requires having been employed as a police officer within the past two years. It is preferred that the selected candidate becomes a resident of Ocean Shores, or lives within a 30-mile drive of the police station. (See complete position profile for additional requirements.)
Benefits include: Annual salary review. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Deferred Compensation (6.5%). Health Reimbursement Account. Life insurance ($50,000). Paid time off starts at 192 hours/year, increases with longevity, negotiable. Potential repaid relocation expenses. 11 paid holidays. Provided uniforms. Longevity incentive pay.
For a complete position profile and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Ocean Shores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by June 15, 2025. (First review, open until filled.)
