Chief of Police Employment Agreement and Proposed Resolution for Council Appointed Employees City of Fullerton
January 16, 2024
Candidate Background – Chief of Police
Jonathan Radus was appointed as Interim Chief of Police on September 25, 2023.
Interim Chief of Police Radus’ resume includes:
Over 20 years of law enforcement experience with the City of Fullerton including approximately three years as a Police Captain A bachelor’s degree from UC Berkley as well as possession of an Executive Development certificate from POST and Leadership Certificate from the West Point/LAPD Leadership Program.
Chief of Police Agreement – Key Provisions
Five-year term with an optional three-year extension.
Base annual salary of $249,062 effective January 20, 2024 Future salary increases scheduled for July 2024, July 2025, July 2026, and July 2027 commensurate with Council approved increases for Fullerton Police Management Association (FPMA) Paid Leaves similar to those of Executive employees
Health insurance, CalPERS, Education Incentive Pay, Longevity Pay and Bilingual Pay Benefits as those afforded FPMA Vehicle use, Uniform Pay and Duty Weapon
Chief of Police – Key Provisions
Serves at the pleasure of City Council with supervision and management delegated to City Manager Right of Reversion during first five years of agreement
Fiscal Impact
The Chief of Police base annual salary will be $249,062 ($119.742 per hour). The Chief of Police’s fully burdened salary and benefits are included in the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget and there is no additional fiscal impact as the result of the Agreement.
Recommendations
Authorize the Mayor to execute an Employment Agreement appointing Jonathan Radus as Chief of Police effective January 16, 2024, and setting forth terms and conditions of employment.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-XXX
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5