POLICE CHIEF
City of Gearhart, Oregon

First Review: April 2, 2023

Position Profile

• Job Description
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The City of Gearhart, Oregon is seeking a Police Chief for this quaint and quiet beach town located along Highway 101, three miles north of the resort town of Seaside. The Police Department operates with an annual budget of $550,000 and a team of 3 full-time law enforcement officers responding to 850-900 calls per year.  

Serving a population of roughly 1800 across 1.9 square miles, the department covers all calls within the city 24/7. Officers also cover areas and assist agencies outside the city as needed. Each officer has a 4-wheel drive SUV as a take-home vehicle. The ideal candidate will be tenured and experienced, have a team viewpoint, and able to balance patrol work and administrative functions.   

WHY APPLY
This is a unique opportunity to lead a small police department in a beach town along the popular northern Oregon coast. City leaders are committed to maintaining Gearhart's distinctive small-town feel. If you are looking for a friendly community with a great quality of life, a stable and cooperative Council and city administrator, this is a great opportunity. 

For more information, please view the full position profile.  

For questions on this position, please contact:

Tim Troxel
GMP Consultants
Tim@gmphr.com
(206) 696-4542