City of Susanville: Public Safety Chief
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Public Safety Chief is the administrative head of the city’s public safety departments which includes the Susanville Police Department, Susanville Fire Department, and the Public Safety Administrative Department. This exciting opportunity will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to build and grow excellent public safety services within the City of Susanville.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license, or ability to possess prior to appointment, and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must we be a sworn peace officer within California or have the ability to obtain peace officer status in California prior to appointment.
- Must have experience and training as a firefighter.
- Must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Police Science, Fire Science, Public Administration, Political Science, or a closely related field.
APPLICATIONS DUE:
September 5, 2025 by 4:00 p.m.
Interviews to take place the week of September 15-19, 2025 with an anticipated start date in mid October 2025.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and City Standard Application in person, by email to [email protected], or by mail to the following address: City of Susanville, 66 N. Lassen St., Susanville, CA 96130. Standard applications and more information about this position (including job description) can be found on the human resources page of the city’s website: www.cityofsusanville.gov
The City of Susanville is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Position Salary & Benefits:
The City of Susanville provides excellent benefits including financial support towards continuing education, longevity pay, paid State Disability Insurance (SDI), as well as the following benefits:
ANNUAL SALARY
$139,962 – $187,581 placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience.
Retirement: The city participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). For classis members the benefit level is 3% at 50 with a contribution rate of 9% of gross pay per period. For new members (PEPRA), the benefit level is 2.7% at 57 with a current employee contribution rate of 13.75% of gross salary per pay period.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: 90/10 plan provided through Anthem Blue Cross as well as Dental and Vision coverage. The policy covers employee, spouses, and any eligible dependents, with the current employee contribution of $46 per month.
Life Insurance: $25,000 term life insurance policy
Deferred Compensation Plan: Voluntary plans available including IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan with city contribution of $40 per pay period.
Flexible Benefits: $400 annually
General Leave:
- holidays: 14 paid holidays
- vacation: accrued at 136 hours in first year of service; 160 hours after five years of service; 200 hours after ten years of service; 240 after fifteen full years of service
- management leave: 80 hours per fiscal year
- sick leave: 3.69 hours accrued per pay period for a total of 12 days per year
