Job Listings

Town Clerk Linda Parent has announced that she will be retiring when her term ends in March, 2025. The position of Town Clerk is an elected position, and it must be filled by a Richmond resident. Petitions are due to the Town Clerk by January 27, 2025. The election will be held on Town Meeting Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.  

The position has a starting salary of $73,796, plus a stipend equal to 2% of annual salary for completing financial tasks to ensure separating of duties.

The job duties for the position are outlined in Title 24, Chapter 35 of the Vermont Statutes.

The current Town Clerk has office hours of 8am – 4pm, Monday – Thursday; and 8am – noon on Friday.

If you are interested in running for the position of Town Clerk but would like more information, current Town Clerk Linda Parent would be happy to talk with you. Linda can be reach at 802-434-2221.

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 $29.59 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