Employment
Current Job Openings
Chief of Police
($97,980 - $118,199 + Benefits)
Lead the best small police department on the north coast! Rio Dell is a supportive environment for law enforcement professionals who are adaptable to modern policing. The community needs an experienced Chief who can multi-task, mentor and train officers while providing exceptional services to the community and our law enforcement partners.
Rio Dell does not participate in CalPERS and as a result, this is an ideal position for a safety annuitant or those nearing that status, offering an added 20 percent of Deferred Compensation annually in addition to platinum level health, vision and dental insurance at no cost for the employee. Some of the benefits also include Spanish-English bilingual pay, POST certification incentives of 3 percent for each Intermediate, Advanced & Supervisory certification, severance pay and vacation, sick, holiday and executive time off and more.
RDPD has a $1.37 million dollar annual budget with 8 LEO’s, 1 Community Services Officer with clerical support and a cadet program. The city has made significant investments to modernize its communications, record keeping, vehicle fleet and the organization is interested in making continued investments towards modernization. The department also has responsibilities for code enforcement and animal control. Dispatch and animal care are under contract.
Please submit a cover letter and résumé in addition to the City’s standard application. Applications may be obtained at 675 Wildwood Avenue, www.cityofriodell.ca.gov or call (707)764-3532. Applications are due no later than noon on May 24, 2024.
Rio Dell Benefits:
457(b) retirement with employer contribution starting at 10% plus employee contribution match. High quality health, vision and dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Also, 5% Spanish-English bilingual pay, training costs, 3% residency incentive, vacation, sick, holidays and more.