(KNZA)--The Doniphan County Community of Wathena will be searching for a new police chief.

The City Council this week accepted the resignation of Chief Jason Pendelton, effective November 20th.

In his letter of resignation, Pendelton said he has decided to resign in order to pursue and grow in a private company.

He told The Kansas Chief he has taken a job with Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.

Pendelton has served as police chief since October 2013.

He has offered to stay on with the city, part-time, until the chief’s position is filled.