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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.

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 $30.79 per hour, as set forth in the NEPBA (New England Police Benevolence Association) contract. 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

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. See this page for more information. 

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