Description

The City of Mendota is seeking a visionary, community-focused Chief of Police to lead a dynamic department and serve as a trusted partner to residents, businesses, and city leaders. This executive role requires a proven leader who values integrity, accountability, and innovation, with a strong commitment to
community-oriented policing.

Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Chief of Police will provide both strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of all Police Department operations, including Animal Control and Code Enforcement. The ideal candidate will be an approachable leader who builds strong relationships, fosters youth engagement,
enhances crime prevention efforts, and ensures effective service delivery.

About the Department:
The Mendota Police Department is a professional, service-oriented team of 28 full-time employees, including
22 sworn officers, 3 Community Service Officers, and 3 Records staff. The department is structured into three
divisions:
• Field Operations - Patrol, Detectives, Traffic, and School Resource Officers
• Administration - Records, Property & Evidence, Permits, Recruitment & Hiring, Audits & Compliance,
and support functions
• Animal Control/Code Enforcement - Protecting community safety and quality of life through
ordinance enforcement

Candidate Profile:
The next Chief of Police will be a collaborative and forward-thinking leader with a track record of success in
law enforcement leadership. The position requires strength in administration, community engagement, and
staff development.

Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field required
• Master's degree preferred
• Equivalent experience may substitute for formal education

License and Certificates:
• Valid California Driver's License
• P.O.S.T. Advanced, Supervisory, or Management Certificate (required)
• FBI Academy or Command College is highly desirable.

Experience:
• Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including
supervisory and management roles
• Demonstrated success leading a municipal or comparable law enforcement agency
• Experience with staff supervision, training, budgeting, policy development, grants, and community
engagement programs

Compensation and Benefits:
Annual Salary Range: $111,861 - $142,767 (6 steps, DOE/Q)

In addition to a competitive salary, the City of Mendota offers an outstanding benefits package designed to
support the health, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees and their families.
• Take home vehicle provided by the City
• City issued cell phone
• City paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employee and dependents. Employee with health
insurance coverage from a non-City source may elect to receive payment in lieu of coverage in the
amount of $500 per month
• Life insurance - $50,000 term life paid for by City
• The City offers a 401(k) plan with both a Traditional and Roth option
• CalPERS Retirement
• SDI paid for by City
• Social security coverage
• Employer paid for Employee Assistance Program for employee and qualifying family members
• Paid Holidays- (16) - eight hour observed holidays and (1) - eight hours floating holiday
• Vacation leave accruals start at 3.08 bi-weekly
• Sick leave accrues at 4 hours bi-weekly
• Administration leave is 96 hours per fiscal year
• Bilingual Pay Incentive (Spanish/English) upon passing of bilingual speaking and listening test
• Education Incentive available, if eligible

Application and Selection Process:
This is a confidential recruitment process. All interested candidates must submit:
• A completed City of Mendota employment application
• Resume
• Cover letter

Applications will need to be delivered either in person or by mail to:
City of Mendota
Attn: Cristian Gonzalez, City Manager
643 Quince Street, Mendota, CA 93640
Or via email to:
cristian@cityofmendota.com and
jennifer@cityofmendota.com

Incomplete or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Applications will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. Finalists will
undergo a comprehensive reference and background check, including a credit review.