Chehalis Police Department

10/16/2026

🚔 **NOW HIRING: POLICE SERGEANT** 🚔

The Chehalis Police Department is accepting applications for a Police Sergeant! This is an opportunity to take the next step in your law enforcement career and join our leadership team.

**💰 COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS**
▪️ 2027 Salary: **$10,062–$10,485 per month**
▪️ Education, bilingual, and specialty incentives
▪️ **4-on / 4-off schedule**
▪️ Excellent medical and dental packages

**WHO CAN APPLY?**

We welcome both internal and external candidates! External applicants must have a minimum of **5 years of full-time certified law enforcement experience.**

**THE SELECTION PROCESS**
Applications will be scored based on years of service, education, instructor certifications, and continuing law enforcement training. The **top six applicants** will advance to a Sergeant Assessment Center.

📅 **APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 16, 2026**

🔗 **APPLY HERE:**
https://www.ci.chehalis.wa.us/police/page/sergeant-job-opportunity
https://www.ci.chehalis.wa.us/media/35726

Questions? Contact Deputy Chief Matt McKnight at **360-748-8605**.

Take the next step in your career. **Are you ready to lead?**

09/24/2026

Thank you Chehalis Cub Pack 9301 for inviting us to come and spend time with you!

09/15/2026

Do you recognize these people? They were involved in an incident at a business in Chehalis on 09/09/2026. If you have any information on this person, please contact the Chehalis Police Department at 360-748-8605 or by email at [email protected]. Please refer to case 26B5514. Thank you!

09/11/2026

Do you recognize this person? they were involved in an incident at a business in Chehalis on 09/09/2026. If you have any information on this person, please contact the Chehalis Police Department at 360-748-8605 or by email at [email protected]. Please refer to case 26B5500. Thank yo

08/25/2026

On July 28, 2026, the Chehalis Police Department received a referral from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) regarding a Green Hill School staff member potentially smuggling contraband into the facility and distributing it to residents.

Our department contacted Green Hill School regarding the investigation and was informed we would be required to submit a public records request through DCYF in order to obtain the information needed to assist with the investigation.

On August 19, 2026, we were advised our public records request for the investigative information was denied by DCYF. In order to obtain the necessary information, the Chehalis Police Department applied for and was granted a search warrant for the requested records.

On August 25 2026, the Chehalis Police Department served the search warrant at Green Hill School and are awaiting a response regarding the search warrant.

At this time, we do not know why DCYF referred potential criminal activity involving a staff member to our agency and then refused to provide us with the information necessary to properly conduct an investigation, requiring the use of a search warrant to obtain those records. It is our position that cooperation between our agencies is necessary to ensure the safety of staff and residents inside the facility.

The name of the suspected staff member is being withheld, as the investigation remains ongoing. This case remains under investigation. No further information will be released at this time.

08/23/2026

Do you recognize this person? they were involved in an incident at a business in Chehalis on 08/21/2026. If you have any information on this person, please contact the Chehalis Police Department at 360-748-8605 or by email at [email protected]. Please refer to case 26B5076. Thank you

08/11/2026

On Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the City of Chehalis will host a Community Town Hall in the banquet room of The Grill at Newaukum Golf Course for residents of the newly annexed area south of the city.

If you have questions about livestock, dog licensing, nuisance issues, road maintenance, water services, and other City services or simply want to meet the people who serve your community, we invite you to stop by, ask questions, and visit with City staff.

Community Town Hall
Thursday, August 20, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Grill at Newaukum Golf Course

08/11/2026

08/05/2026

Thank you to Centralia, WA Police Department for hosting National Night Out! We had a fantastic time spending time with everyone! Looking forward to next year.