The City of Piedmont is a primarily residential 1.7 square mile Charter City in the most charming part of the East Bay. Residents are civic minded, and embrace traditions, while also looking for new opportunities to innovate and grow together as a community. With approximately 11,000 residents, the City is located in the beautiful Oakland Hills, overlooking the San Francisco Bay.

Piedmont seeks a hands-on contemporary policing professional with exceptional interpersonal skills. This accessible and collaborative leader will enjoy working in a small, close-knit community, partnering with caring residents and other stakeholders to ensure public safety and an outstanding quality of life. As a working and highly engaged Chief in a lean organization, they will bring diverse experience and be able to contribute wherever needed. Focused on continuous improvement and staff development, they will foster a learning environment that conveys admirable standards and enjoy mentoring less experienced team members. Competitive candidates will bring four years of command experience in policing plus a Bachelor’s degree.

The salary is currently under review; the incumbent’s annual salary is $261,192. Salary is supplemented by a generous benefits package. Closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025.