Police Sergeant

The City of Port Townsend will be accepting applications for Police Sergeant through May 10, 2026 to fill one vacancy. Completed application, cover letter, and resume are required and must be submitted through the City's website. Full job description, minimum requirements, and testing process can be found on the City's website: https://cityofpt.applicantpool.com/jobs/1286193

Required qualifications for external applicants 

• 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.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance; LEOFF pension plan; optional 457; sick and vacation leave; holidays pay.

Base pay: $53.40-58.40

Total compensation range: $53.40-67.51 per hour (including maximum potential longevity, educational incentive, and specialty pay)

This position may be eligible for the additional compensation including longevity pay, educational incentive, overtime/comp time, off-duty phone response pay, call-back pay.

The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer.