Police Chief Jobs in Olympia, WA

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City of Olympia - Olympia, WA

OPD and the Police Chief will play critical roles in this process as listeners, subject matter experts, and champions of the community's vision for public safety....

2 days ago

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International City Management - Olympia, WA

The Police Chief must be open-minded and ready to engage in a dialogue that challenges conventional wisdom and embraces new approaches to public safety....

3 days ago

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City of Olympia - Olympia, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)

OPD and the Police Chief will play critical roles in this process as listeners, subject matter experts, and champions of the communitys vision for public safety....

5 days ago

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Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

Moving to Olympia, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Olympia, WA below.

Median Age

Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Olympia, WA

Total Population

167,094

Number of Businesses

4,542

City Size

Medium/Lg

Police Chief Online Courses and Training Opportunities

Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work

Policing has always been psychological challenging. On any given shift police officers may encounter a range of psychological challenges including domestic violence, interacting with people...

What Every Provider Should Know: High Risk Chief Complaints

Managing Emergencies: What Every Doctor Must Know features high quality video lectures, online case scenarios with questions and discussion groups, and a hands-on skills workshop. A detailed...

Community Policing - Course

Community Policing from an American Indian perspective. This course offers a great overview of how Native communities can benefit from the management philosophy of Community Policing. Community...

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Salary for Police Chief Jobs in Olympia, WA

This is the average annual salary for Police Chief jobs in Olympia, WA as reported by the BLS.

$110,540

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Police Chief positions.

Highest Education Level

Police Chiefs in Olympia, WA offer the following education background

Master's Degree (33.4%)
Bachelor's Degree (32.5%)
Associate's Degree (9.8%)
High School or GED (8.2%)
Vocational or Certification (7.5%)
Doctorate Degree (5.9%)
Some College (2.3%)
Some High School (0.3%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Chiefs in Olympia, WA

None (36.7%)
4-6 years (12.9%)
2-4 years (11.1%)
10+ years (9.7%)
8-10 years (9.0%)
1-2 years (8.8%)
6-8 years (6.9%)
Less than 1 year (4.9%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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