The City of Walnut Creek invites you to apply for the position of
Chief of Police
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=7186 to learn more about this position and to apply online. This link will direct you to the Bob Murray & Associates website as they are assisting the City with this recruitment.
Applications are due before the position closes on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Brief Description Of The Position
The Chief of Police plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Police Department including law enforcement, investigation, crime prevention, and administrative support services. This executive-level position reports directly to the City Manager. The City is seeking an innovative, community-focused, and dynamic law enforcement professional to serve as its next Chief of Police.
Contact Gary Philips at (916) 784-9080, if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.
A summary of key benefits for the Chief of Police is listed below.
Retirement Program – CalPERS Safety: Classic: 3% @ 50 or 3% @ 55 if hired at WC after 11/23/2012 and deemed Classic by CalPERS; PEPRA 2.7% @ 57 if hired at WC on/after 1/1/2013 and deemed New by CalPERS; subject to the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).
Healthcare – Kaiser HMO or Blue Shield HMO health insurance (15% employee contribution) and fully paid dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. (Generous in-lieu payment to employees who show proof of health insurance coverage.)
457 Plan - Generous City contributions into a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
Annual Leave – General Leave balance and accrual available commensurate with experience.
Holiday Leave: 130 hours/year, paid bi-weekly.
Administrative Leave: 96 hours per year.
Management Development Funds - $1,425 per year.
Additional benefits offered by the City include a City vehicle, uniform allowance, and Employee Assistance Plan.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Government Administration
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