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CITY OF
piedmont, CA
INVITES YOUR
INTEREST IN
THE POSITION OF
police
chief

The City of
Piedmont is a charter
city of approximately
THE
11,000 residents located
COMMUNITY
in the beautiful Oakland
The City of Piedmont is a charter city of
Hills, overlooking the
San Francisco Bay.
approximately 11,000 residents located in the
beautiful Oakland Hills, overlooking the San
Francisco Bay. Piedmont is centrally located within a
few minutes from Oakland and San Francisco on the West and Concord
and Walnut Creek on the East. Within Piedmont’s 1.7 square-mile area
there are five parks and numerous landscaped areas which offer wooded
paths, tennis courts, children’s playgrounds and picnic facilities.
The City, which is virtually built out, consists of established, high-quality single
family homes on quiet tree-lined streets. A large percentage of the population
are long-time residents while younger families are bringing an increased diversity
to the community. Although the commercial district is extremely limited,
the city has an estate zone in which lot size must be at least 20,000 square feet.
Many of the homes in this zone date from the turn of the century and are
important both historically and architecturally. A significant portion of the city is
located in canyon areas with urban/wild land intermix.
The residents of Piedmont take pride in their community and enjoy many city
sponsored events, such as movies and concerts in the park, the annual Martin
Luther King Day celebration, and the well-known 4th of July parade.
THE CITY
Piedmont was incorporated in 1907 and is a full service city operating under a
City Council/Administrator form of government. Five council members are
elected at-large on a nonpartisan basis to staggered, four-year terms. The council
chooses a mayor and vice-mayor from among its members, and city officials
are appointed by the City Council. The departments within the city include
Administration, Finance, Planning, Public Works, Police, Fire and Recreation.
The city also operates KCOM-TV Channel 27, a government/educational
access station.
The city employs approximately 94 full-time
employees and operates with an
annual budget of $22.5 million.
THE
DEPARTMENT
The Piedmont Police Department employs
20 sworn personnel (the Police
Chief, one Captain, four Sergeants and
fourteen Police Officers), professional
personnel (five Dispatchers, two Animal
Services Officers and one Administrative
Assistant), part-time Per Diem Dispatchers,
and part-time Parking Enforcement
Officers. Volunteers in Public Safety
(VIPS) and Police Explorers round out
the staff of devoted public servants.
The Department has a budget of $5.4
million.
The Office of the Chief provides overall
administration and management of
the Police Department to ensure appropriate
service levels to the community.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Implementation and carrying out
the policy and direction of the City
Council and City Administrator.
• Providing the vision and direction
for Department employees to enable
and promote the enhanced
quality of life in all of our neighborhoods
and to always maintain a
focus on the residents in the delivery
of police services to the community.
• Appointment and retention of employees.
• Interacts with department union
representatives and legal counsel.
• Preparation and administration of
the budget.
• Maintenance of personnel files and
department records in accordance
with city, state and federal requirements.

• Coordination with other departments
and agencies in the
delivery of services.
• Serves as the department
representative to citizen
groups, press relations, and
professional organizations.
to a candidate’s success in this recruitment.
The Police Chief is expected to
create a positive working relationship
with and engender trust and respect
from, a wide variety of parties that
include the City Council, City Administrator,
Department Heads, City staff,
and the community. Someone who is
• Preparation of staff studies,
politically astute, but apolitical is preferable.
In addition, candidates who can
and council reports.
• Investigation of all employee
demonstrate a successful background
grievances and citizen complaints
of positive interaction with bargaining
against the Department.
units is essential.
• Maintenance of the emphasis on community policing.
• Preparation of police clearance letters and concealed license permits.
The Operations Division of the Piedmont Police Department is tasked with
providing primary policing services to the community, 24-hours per day, every
day. The Operations Division is responsible for the following programs: Animal
Services and Dog Licensing, Anti-terrorism Liaison, Bicycle Patrol and Problem
Solving, Crime Prevention & Neighborhood Watch, Crossing Guards, Dispatch
(Police-Fire-Medical), Fleet Maintenance, Parking Enforcement, Internal Affairs,
Patrol, Payroll, Police Explorers, Scheduling, Solicitor Permits, Traffic, and Training.
The ability to build strong connections
with a very diverse, complex community
is essential for a candidate’s success in
this search. The ideal candidate will be
a personable, yet professional Chief,
with cultural sensitivity and a commitment
to an active model of community
policing and engagement. He/she should
be able to demonstrate a history of
successfully promoting and working
The Support Services Division is divided into three areas of responsibility. These
with diversity in their work history.
areas are composed of the Detective Division, Records, and Support
Services. Members of the Division are responsible for a variety of
activities and support functions to provide public safety to the
Given that this is a small
department with limited
community and professionalism within the police department.
Detectives and Support Services’ personnel are
who can communicate
Chief will need to be
command staff, the
A team player
assigned to criminal investigations, School Resource Officer,
Property/Evidence Control, Crime Analysis, Recruitment,
Backgrounds, Professional Standards/Accreditation, Budget,
with people at all levels and
have the ability to form
partnerships is highly
an active participant in
the day-to-day operations
along with the
Records Management, False Alarm Management, Parking
desired.
Captain and other
Citation Appeals and Live Scan Fingerprinting.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City Council is seeking a Police Chief who can be a strong leader
for the Department. An individual with the ability to hold people
accountable, be a mentor to staff, and build on the positive relationships
with other department heads is being sought.
A team player who can communicate with people at all levels
and have the ability to form partnerships is highly desired.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are vital
members of the staff.
It’s also critical that he/she
have an intimate knowledge of
Finance and Human Resources elements
of the department.
The selected candidate will have a
bachelor’s degree with major course
work in criminology, law enforcement,
social or police science, public administration
or a related field and four years

of command or supervisory experience in the police service
equivalent to the level of Captain or above. Candidates must
possess P.O.S.T. certificates through the advanced level.
COMPENSATION
The salary for the Police Chief is dependent upon qualifications. The
current salary is $172,692. The City also offers an attractive benefits
package including:
Retirement – The City is currently negotiating options for a two tier
system. It is likely that the second tier applicable to this position will be 2%
@ 50. Current employees are under the 3% @ 50 plan. The city’s contract
also provides for credit for unused sick leave in accordance with Government
Code Section 20965 of the California Public Employees’ Retirement
Law, and retiree health coverage for eligible retirees and their qualified dependents.
Health Insurance – The city participates in the CalPERS health plan, which
offers a variety of plans to choose from. The city pays up to the Kaiser rate.
Dental Insurance – The city offers Delta Dental Premier, which includes a
$2,000 annual maximum, and orthodontics with a $5,000 lifetime limit.
Vision Insurance – Provided by the city, with eligibility for an exam and glasses
every 12 months.
Life Insurance – Provided in the amount of twice the employee’s annual
salary.
Uniform Allowance – Provided.
Holidays – 12 designated days and one floating holiday.
Personal Leave – Up to eight days of personal leave with pay each year.
TO APPLY
If you are interested in this outstanding
opportunity, please visit our website
at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply
online.
Filing Deadline:
August 31, 2012
Following the closing date, resumes
will be screened according to the qualifications
outlined above. The most
qualified candidates will be invited to
personal interviews with Bob Murray &
Associates. A select group of candidates
will be asked to provide references
once it is anticipated that they may be
recommended as finalists. References
will be contacted only following candidate
approval. Finalist interviews will be
held with the City of Piedmont. Candidates
will be advised of the status of the
recruitment following selection of the
Police Chief.
If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to call Mr. Regan Williams
at:
(916) 784-9080
Vacation – Negotiable.
Sick Leave – Accrues at the rate of 4.69 hours per semi-monthly pay
period.
Auto – A city vehicle is provided.