How much does a Sheriff/Police Chief make in Washington, DC? The average Sheriff/Police Chief salary in Washington, DC is $132,531 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $125,139 and $140,582. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Sheriff/Police Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $118,408 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $125,139 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $132,531 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $140,582 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $147,912 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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background check: A background check or background investigation is a review of a potential employee's criminal, commercial and financial records. The goal of background checks is to ensure the safety and security of the employees in the organisation

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Medical Emergency: A medical emergency is an acute injury or illness that poses an immediate risk to a person's life or long-term health, sometimes referred to as a situation risking "life or limb".

Leadership 0.88%
background check 0.23%
Medical Emergency 0.15%
Others 98.74%

Job Description for Sheriff/Police Chief

Sheriff/Police Chief enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Being a Sheriff/Police Chief may also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Additionally, Sheriff/Police Chief typically reports to an elected official. The Sheriff/Police Chief manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Sheriff/Police Chief typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Sheriff/Police Chief salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Sheriff/Police Chief, the highest Sheriff/Police Chief salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Sheriff/Police Chief salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Sheriff/Police Chief salary is in Miami, FL, where the Sheriff/Police Chief salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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