The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes:
Holidays—The City observes 12 paid holidays plus 3 personal (floating) holidays. Management Leave—Up to 120 paid hours granted each fiscal year by the City Manager. Vacation accrual ranges from 2 to 5 weeks annually based on longevity and increasing years of service.
Health Insurance—”Cafeteria Plan” with monthly monetary contributions paid by the City according to the Miscellaneous Employees Terms and Conditions.
Dental Insurance—Available through Delta Dental.
Retirement— The City’s retirement system is CalPERS with no Social Security participation. The City has Tier II and PEPRA Plans available dependent on member status in CalPERS.
Vehicle Allowance—This management position has a vehicle allowance or take-home car, per City Manager agreement. Uniform Allowance—This position has a uniform allowance of $1,200 per year, paid in two installments.
Deferred Compensation—The City offers deferred compensation plans, with voluntary employee contributions only.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The City of Clayton invites your interest to apply for the position of Chief of Police with the Clayton Police Department.
Clayton's next Chief of Police will be a collaborative servant leader of impeccable character. He or she will recognize that Clayton is a service-oriented community that values public safety delivery and is committed to ensuring that the City remains as one of California’s safest. The most successful candidate will be transparent, visible, personable, and driven to bring the police and the community closer together. The ideal candidate will exhibit mindfulness and cultural competence and understand the nuances of competing social and cultural perspectives.
The Chief of Police is appointed by and reports directly to the City Manager. She/he will be part of the City Management Team that works collaboratively to provide exceptional services to the community and achieve the priority projects set out by the City Manager and City Council. The Chief of Police manages and directs the 13-member Police Department which is involved with all aspects of law enforcement. Constructive and collaborative relationships are essential for working with colleagues, neighboring law enforcement agencies, local school districts and community groups. This position provides the opportunity to lead and develop a team of hard-working, dedicated and talented law enforcement professionals who are committed to public service and safety.
The City of Clayton is an upscale residential community nestled at the northern foot of Mt. Diablo in Contra Costa County. The city shares a common border with Concord to the west. On the remaining perimeter, Clayton is surrounded by rolling hills, open space and two parks that are managed by the East Bay Regional Parks District and the State Mt. Diablo Park systems. The City of Clayton Police Department has an FY 2024/25 operating budget of approximately $3 million. Surrounded by the picturesque backdrop of Mt. Diablo, the City is one of the most scenic places to work in Northern California. The City of Clayton is just 35 miles east of San Francisco and only 45 miles from California’s famous wine country. Clayton is a town with a rich and eclectic cultural history and a lively and engaged citizenry. Clayton is primarily a suburban community with distinctive residential neighborhoods representing the many eras of the town’s history.
The Clayton Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency with an authorized strength of 13 employees. There are 11 full-time sworn members. This includes the Chief, 4 Sergeants, 6 Police Officers, and 2 civilian staff who provide administrative support. The Department is a full-service law enforcement agency with duties that include all aspects of police work. Sworn positions currently work on a modified 3/12 plan and may be assigned to collateral specialized assignments, such as school liaison, field training officer, and detective.
The filing deadline for this position is March 28, 2025. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview/assessment center process on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Clayton City Hall, located at 6000 Heritage Drive, Clayton, CA 94517.
For confidential inquiries, please contact: Joseph Kreins, CEO Kreins Consulting at: josephkreins@gmail.com - 707-333-6858.
The City of Clayton is an equal opportunity employer.
A bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the knowledge, skillset, and abilities to perform the complex duties of the position. A master’s degree is highly desirable.
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience in all major phases of municipal police work; with at least three (3) years as a Police Lieutenant/Commander or above.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C—California Driver’s License.
Possession of a Supervisory Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).
A management certificate, executive certificate or equivalent, is highly desirable in addition to completion of the P.O.S.T. Command College, FBI National Academy, and/or Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP).
The City of Clayton is an upscale residential community nestled at the northern foot of Mt. Diablo in Contra Costa County. The city shares a common border with Concord to the west. On the remaining perimeter, Clayton is surrounded by rolling hills, open space and two parks that are managed by the East Bay Regional Park and the State Mt. Diablo Park systems. The City of Clayton Police Department has an FY 2024/25 operating budget of approximately $3 million.
