EMPLOYER: City of Battle Ground, WA
CLOSING DATE: September 12, 2010 (first review, open until filled)
COMPENSATION: $96,368 - $114,551TO APPLY:
For a complete job description and application materials, please visit the Prothman Company at: http://www.prothman.com/Current.htm. The City of Battle Ground is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by September 12, 2010 (first review, open until filled). To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, completed application & answers to the supplemental questions to Prothman via email at humanresources@prothman.com or mail to: Prothman, 3633 136th PL SE, Suite 206, Bellevue, WA 98006; ph: 206-368-0050; fax: 425-289-5040.
DESCRIPTION: The City of Battle Ground, population 17,400, is
located in the heart of Clark County, Washington, just four miles east of
Interstate 5. Battle Ground is a full-service city that serves as the commercial
and social hub of central and north Clark County. It is surrounded by scenic and
pristine landscape and offers its residents an excellent quality of life.
Reporting to the City Manager, the Police Chief is responsible for managing all
aspects of the police department, which currently consists of thirty-five sworn
and non-sworn personnel. Sworn positions include the chief, one lieutenant, six
sergeants and 19 officers, some of whom serve in specialty assignments such as,
detective, K-9, and School Resource Officer. The department’s non-sworn
personnel include Community Service Officers (court bailiffs and code
enforcement), Records Division and Community Work Crew Chiefs.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university in criminal justice, public or business administration, or related
field, and over eight years of progressively responsible law enforcement
experience, including five years in a senior level management position. A
combination of experience and training may substitute for formal education.
Certification or ability to obtain a WSCJTC Executive Certificate within one
year of appointment is required.
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