Strategic Advisor - Limited Duration - Sheriff's Office

Full Job Description

This is a limited duration position and is expected to end in December 2027.

The Strategic Advisor is an at-will appointed position by the Sheriff that serves as a senior-level advisor to the elected Sheriff, providing expertise in organizational management, policy analysis, and long-term planning.

Why It's a Great Opportunity:
A career with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is your opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day as each employee plays a role in supporting our mission to protect life and property, uphold rights, and work in partnership to build strong, safe communities.

Why It's a Great Office:
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is a “full-service agency” that provides police services and manages the Pierce County Jail. Services include response to calls for assistance, uniformed patrol, crime prevention, crime scene examination, civil processing services and criminal investigations in response to the needs of residents living and working in unincorporated Pierce County. The Sheriff’s Office deploys several highly trained, specialized units in handling these varied and vital responsibilities.

The Sheriff’s Office is comprised of 616 commissioned law enforcement and corrections staff and 103 civilian personnel. Together, these dedicated employees support our 3 bureaus, including Administrative Services, Corrections, and Operations. We encourage you to learn more about our office by clicking here.

Come join the Pierce County Sheriff's Office Administration!

How to be Successful in the Role:
We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills, good judgement, the ability to communicate well using Plain Talk, and excellent customer skills. Ideally, we want a candidate who can think outside the box, is self-motivated with a keen attention to detail.

Your Future in this Role:
You will gain a broad knowledge of the Sheriff's Office and have access to LinkedIn Learning to further your growth.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Implementation
  • Develop and track long-term goals and strategic priorities for the Sheriff’s Office.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, adapt to emerging challenges, and ensure long-term sustainability.
  • Provide analysis and recommendations to align operations with the Sheriff’s vision and County public safety policy goals.
  • Provide long-term liability risk management through proactive policy evaluation.
• Policy & Legislative Affairs
  • Monitor local, state, and federal legislation impacting law enforcement and public safety.
  • Draft legislative proposals, amendments, and responses to emerging issues.
  • Represent the Sheriff’s Office in interactions with legislators, staff, and policy consultants.
  • Participate in professional committees such as the Washington State Chiefs and Sheriff’s Association and the Pierce County Police and Sheriff’s Association.
• Executive & Administrative Support
  • Advise the Sheriff and Undersheriff on administrative and organizational matters.
  • Provide guidance and expertise to the executive team on operations, initiatives, and public safety concerns.
  • Formulate strategies for implementation of new initiatives and provide communication support to ensure consistency and clarity.
• External Relations & Advocacy
  • Attend meetings and forums to stay informed on emerging issues such as human trafficking, intergovernmental affairs, and other critical public safety concerns.
  • As directed, serve as a representative of the Sheriff’s Office in legislative, intergovernmental, and community settings.
  • Foster transparency by coordinating with public information officers on community outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration or related field and three (3) years of organizational management, policy analysis, long-term planning or related experience or any combination of education and experience that can clearly demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses or Certifications
A valid Washington State driver’s license.

Successful completion of a Pierce County Sheriff’s Office background investigation, which may include a behavioral assessment, fingerprinting and/or polygraph, is required prior to hire. Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• A current resume must be attached to the application for review.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Civil Service at PCCivilService@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?