Job Listings

Financial Director

The Town of Richmond is seeking a skilled and motivated Financial Director to oversee and manage the Town’s financial operations across all departments, including Water Resources and the Library. This key leadership role works closely with the Town Manager and department heads to ensure accurate accounting, budgeting, payroll, tax administration, grants management, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting experience, excellent organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and proficiency with or the ability to learn the NEMRC municipal finance software. This position offers meaningful work in local government, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the community.

If you’re detail‑oriented, enjoy problem‑solving, and want to help support Richmond’s financial health, we encourage you to apply.

Salary range $80,259 - $107,181.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via email to the Town Manger (Josh Arneson, jarneson@ richmondvt.gov) by Monday, March 2, 2026. 

Job Description

Assistant to the Chief of Police

The Town of Richmond is seeking an Assistant to the Chief of Police. This position assists the Chief of Police with the day to day administrative operations of the office to ensure the continuity of a successful Police Department. In addition, the position assists officers, the general public, and other law enforcement agencies as needed. This position is supervised by the Chief of Police.

This position is part time, 20 hours per week. The pay range is between $23.00 - $26.87 per hour, based on experience. Please see the complete job description.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Sergeant Matthew Cohen at matthew.cohen@ vermont.gov.

Police Officer

The Richmond Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Full Time Police Officer. Our Department’s focus is a community based approach that encourages a collaborative effort utilizing a variety of services in problem solving. Richmond is a quiet suburb in Chittenden County, serving a population of 4,200 citizens.

The Richmond Police Department offers a competitive benefits package including take home cruiser in a 30 mile radius, Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System Group D, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, and life insurance and upon completion of mandatory training, the starting salary is $36.95 per hour and goes as high as $56.50. Lateral transfers are eligible to receive credit for experience.

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Must have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions, nor any habitual or serious traffic offenses, domestic violence or assault convictions. Other violations, which may adversely affect a law enforcement career, will be considered on a case-by case basis.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Vermont State driver’s license.
  • Able to pass Vermont Police Academy entrance exam.
  • Pass Vermont Police Academy Physical Fitness Exam
  • Pass a polygraph and comprehensive background investigation.

Entrance requirements can be found and reviewed at vcjtc.vermont.gov/training/three/entrance-standards

Please submit resumes along with a letter of interest to:

Town of Richmond
Attention: Town Manager Josh Arneson
203 Bridge Street
Richmond, VT 05477

Or email to:  jarneson@ richmondvt.gov

Seeking Fire Department Members

The Richmond Fire Department is seeking Richmond residents to join the Department. The Department is currently understaffed and more firefighters are needed to ensure there are enough firefighters responding to every call. A fully staffed department produces a better outcome and response for calls and helps to keep all firefighters safe.

Joining the Fire Department

Firefighters are paid $15.01 per hour for responding to calls and training.