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Job description
Redding is the economic and cultural heart of Northern California’s Shasta Cascade region and serves as the county seat of Shasta County. Covering approximately 60.7 square miles along the Sacramento River, the City is located about 162 miles north of Sacramento and 120 miles south of the Oregon border. Its strategic location provides easy access via Interstate 5, Amtrak, and Redding Regional Airport, connecting the City throughout California and beyond. With a population of approximately 93,000 people, Redding continues to grow while maintaining a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere. Redding offers a high quality of life with affordable housing, reputable schools, and abundant natural beauty. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor recreation, from scenic walks along the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail to boating on Shasta Lake and hiking in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
The Redding Police Department is committed to protecting life and property, preserving public safety, and strengthening partnerships throughout the community through professional, ethical, and service-oriented policing. The department serves the residents, businesses, and visitors of Redding with a strong emphasis on accountability, transparency, innovation, and community trust. The department provides a full range of law enforcement services, including patrol operations, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, emergency response, community outreach, and specialized public safety programs.
Reporting to the City Manager, the Chief of Police provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for all Police Department operations and personnel. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating departmental activities, including law enforcement operations, policy development, personnel management, budgeting, community engagement, and long-range organizational planning. The City of Redding is seeking an experienced law enforcement executive with demonstrated success in organizational leadership and development, community engagement, and strategic planning to be the Chief of Police. The next Chief of Police will be a collaborative, ethical, and forward-thinking leader who values transparency, accountability, and professional excellence.
The annual salary range for the Chief of Police is $221,904 - $288,480; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience.
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california, MO, 65018, US
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