Chief of Police - Durham, NC

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Durham, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-21
Employer: City of Durham
Opening Date: 05/07/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

About Us
Position Closes June 7th, 2026

View the Recruitment Brochure HERE
Are you a law enforcement executive who . . .

• Drives innovative public safety initiativesthat lower crime rates and strengthen community trust through proactive data sharing and transparency?
• Leads with confidence and command presence, is visible within the organization, and stands behind difficult decisions?
• Can energize and grow a dedicated workforce while championing employee wellness and an engaged organizational culture?
• Values input from staff, empowers subject matter experts, and fosters a culture where employees feel supported, heard, and accountable?
• Builds trusted relationships with community stakeholders and diverse neighborhood groups - listening to different perspectives and identifying the path forward that best serves the community.

If so, the City of Durham is seeking a confident and adaptive executive to serve as its next Chief of Police at a critical point in the department's evolution. This isan opportunity to lead a CALEA-accredited, high-profile agency during a transformative era-growing and guiding a talented team through a shifting public safety landscape and shaping the future of policing in a premier North Carolina city.
The next Chief will step into a demanding and highly visible role that requires balancing continuing progress in crime reduction, organizational stability, and community expectations. The ideal candidate will be engaged and responsive-both internally and externally-while fostering a culture where employees feel supported, valued, and heard. With a wave of new talent joining the department, the next Chief will play a key role in mentoring the next generation of leaders and building a modern, sustainable workforce.
About the Community:

The City of Durham is located in the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina. The City of Durham is the County seat of Durham County. The City is grounded in research and development from the region's major research institutions, and many private and federal labs have fueled business and economic growth and have made the region a world leader in life sciences, information technology, and clean technology.
Consistently ranked among the top places to live, work, and play, Durham is a magnet for talent, which helps attract innovative companies working in high-growth industries. Durham has a national reputation as the "City of Medicine," and has long been known for world-class medical facilities, including top-ranked Duke University Medical Center, and an industry-leading pharmaceutical sector. The healthcare industry in Durham includes more than 300 medical and health-related companies and medical practices with a combined payroll that exceeds $1.2 billion annually.

Durham has become a hotspot for entrepreneurs and high-tech startups, propelled by the launch of , a startup incubator, and accelerator and the Durham Innovation District, a planned, mixed-use residential/retail/lab and workspace in Downtown Durham. Durham boasts a premier performing arts center and the Durham Bulls AAA baseball team. In addition to Duke University, Durham is home to North Carolina Central University, the nation's first public Historically Black College and University, now a major center for biotech and bio-manufacturing R&D, and Durham Technical Community College, a key partner in preparing a competitive workforce. Private investment is flourishing, redeveloping former tobacco and textile warehouses and historic buildings into exciting, mixed-use developments filled with diverse and popular housing options, restaurants, artist studios, retail spaces and small businesses.

The population of the City of Durham is and vastly diverse. Current expectations are that the population is projected to grow by 30% by 2050. Centrally located, the City of Durham is a few hours' drive from the beautiful North Carolina coast to the East and the Appalachian Mountains to the West.
Duties/Responsibilities
About the Organization:

The City of Durham operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Manager along with four Deputy and Assistant Managers lead approximately 2800 employees working across 25 departments. The City's , including a $326.5 million General Fund, with a property tax rate of 43.71 cents per $100 assessed budget prioritizes community safety, employee compensation, and core infrastructure, ensuring continued delivery of essential services, responsiveness to new demands, and responsible funding of voter-approved investments like the $200 million "The City's day-to-day management and plan for future growth is managed by its Strategic Plan?, which sets the strategic priorities for the community.
A indicates that 84% of respondents rated the city as an excellent or good place to live, 29.7% higher than the national average, and 79% rated the organization as a great place to work. Residents have particularly high levels of satisfaction with their quality of life, as well as with the quality of services that they receive as city residents. Initiatives in the strategic plan have set a high bar to increase those percentages over time and to achieve Council goals of: Shared Economic Prosperity, Creating a Safer Community Together, Connected, Engaged and Diverse Communities, Innovative & High Performing Organization, and Sustainable Natural and Built Environment.
The City prides itself on community engagement and offers multiple ways for the community to become involved and stay informed from 27 Advisory Boards and Commissions, to state of the art communication tools such as an open data Web platform, and social media, to community surveys. Learn more about the City of Durham .
About the Department and Position:

The Durham Police Department serves with a focus on reducing crime, improving service delivery, and enhancing public safety. Guided by its vision to be a progressive law enforcement agency, the department emphasizes effective policing, high-quality service, and building public confidence while maintaining high standards across its operations.
The department is authorized for 531 sworn positions and currently employs 405 sworn officers, supported by 133 of 145 authorized civilian (non-sworn) positions and 54 part-time staff, reflecting ongoing recruitment needs. Organized into Patrol Services, Investigative Services, Administrative Services, and the Office of the Chief, the department supports a wide range of specialized units, including criminal investigations, community services, and emergency response teams. Learn more about the department .
Reporting to the City Manager, the Chief of Police oversees a budget of over $93 million and leads a senior staff that includes three deputy chiefs, a Professional Standards Officer, an Executive Officer, and an Executive Assistant.
Key Position Priorities:

• Drive a robust recruitment and retention strategy, ensuring officers have the support and resources they need to thrive and maintain a healthy work-life balance within a resilient organizational culture.
• Assess and optimize the department's structure and operations to identify and leverage modern efficiencies, better align resources, and strengthen patrol capacity. This includes making strategic decisions about staffing, resource allocation, and service delivery while continuing progress on key initiatives such as technology improvements and the department's strategic plan.
• Champion a safer Durham by advancing proactive, intelligence-led strategies and fostering strong, unified alliances across the region.
• Foster a unified and collaborative environment where open communication and equitable accountability drive peak operational performance.
• Cultivate lasting community trust and expand external partnerships through proactive engagement, transparent communication, and a compelling narrative of the department's positive impact
• Lead the police department's participation in a community-based, city-wide violence reduction planning process, being managed by the city department of Community Safety.

Qualifications
Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, or other relevant field,

and 10 years of progressive law enforcement experience across functional areas such as patrol, internal

affairs, administration, investigations, etc. to include six to seven years professional management or related

experience in police administration including three to four years of related administrative supervisory

experience. Must possess current advanced NC LE certification or be eligible to acquire. A master's degree

and executive law enforcement training are preferred. Must have a valid NC driver's license or the ability to

obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of relocating to NC.
Transfers: In-state candidates may transfer their law enforcement officer certification to another

agency in NC provided he/she has less than a 12-month break in service at time of appointment. In-

state candidates with less than a three-year break in NC service may receive partial credit toward basic

law enforcement training. Out of state candidates who are serving or have served as a local or state

law enforcement officer must have successfully completed a basic law enforcement training course

accredited by the state from which they are transferring and cannot have a break in full-time service

exceeding three years at the time of appointment. Individuals with Federal law enforcement officer

certification who have not had a break in service exceeding three years at the time of appointment

may receive partial credit toward NC basic law enforcement training. NC does recognize and give

partial credit for military police (MP) training if the candidate has completed a formal military basic

training program and been awarded a military police occupational specialty rating and has served as a

military police officer for not less than two of the five years preceding the date of appointment.
The Successful Candidate:

• Demonstrates confidence and command presence as a visible, decisive leader who can make tough decisions, stand behind them, and inspire both the organization and the public;
• Establishes the tone of professionalism and expectations for officers while maintaining a high standard across the organization;
• Exhibits integrity, fairness, and accountability, ensuring discipline is consistent and without bias or influence;
• Promotes competency, rewards hard work, and reinforces that every employee contributes to the organization's success;
• Embraces a servant leadership mindset-supporting employees while balancing the broader needs of the community;
• Enhances the professional experience for all staff by aligning assignments with employee strengths and ensuring every officer is empowered to succeed;
• Applies strong organizational and operational judgment to realign staffing, strengthen patrol capacity, prioritize calls for service, and advocate for training and resources that support effective policing;
• Maintains an approachable, transparent, and communicative presence, actively listening to staff and engaging meaningfully with the community;
• Builds strong relationships with City leadership and key partners while working collaboratively across a multi-agency public safety system;
• Brings a diverse executive background, demonstrates sound judgment, and demonstrates high emotional intelligence, practices self-reflection, and leads with professional poise in a dynamic and evolving environment.; and,
• Operates with patience, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills in a complex and evolving environment.

Additional Information
Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $230,000-$240,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes participation in the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), a 5% employer contribution to a 401(k) plan with no employee match required, no-cost employee health insurance for the base plan, city-subsidized dental coverage, paid life insurance and AD&D equal to annual salary, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, 12-13 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave, a wellness program with premium discount, and an Employee Assistance Program. Relocation assistance may be available. Full benefits details are available
To apply, please visit and click on the Chief of Police - City of Durham, NC title.

• All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) - NOT the city's employment application portal or any other external website.
• Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application.
• Applicants should apply by June 7, 2026.
• Successful semi-finalists will be invited to participate in interviews and skill evaluation on July 7-8, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for meetings should they be invited to participate.
• Interviews with the Executive Team will follow quickly at a subsequent time in person.
• Direct inquiries to

The City of Durham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The recruitment and selection process is being managed by Developmental Associates, LLC.
Benefits are specific to the employing organization. Please refer to the benefits information that is in the ad as well as in the recruitment brochure. If you need further information, please contact the employer associated with the position
01

CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Developmental Associates works on behalf of this client to recruit and collect information on candidates for this position. All applicant materials will be shared with the employer and their employees who are involved in the hiring process for this position. This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer. 1) By submitting this application, I am consenting to have my application materials shared with this employer. 2) I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/ or supplemental questions with details, my application may not be able accurately evaluated. 3) Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation.

• Yes
• No

02

The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor's degree. What is your highest degree?

• High School or GED
• Some College/Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Some Graduate School, No Degree
• MPA, MCJ, MBA or other related Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Other Degree

03

How many cumulative years of progressive sworn law enforcement experience do you have?

• Less than 5
• 5-7
• 7-9
• 10 or more

04

The position requires six to seven years of professional management or related experience in police administration including three to four years of related administrative supervisory experience.

• I have no administrative supervisory experience.
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-3 Years
• 3.1-5 Years
• 5.1 - 6 years
• 6.1 - 7 years
• Greater than 7 Years

05

This position requires progressive leadership experience in law enforcement roles. What is the highest rank you achieved in a law enforcement leadership role?

• I have not reached or held the rank of Captain or higher
• I Have Reached the Rank of Captain
• I have Reached the Rank of Major
• I have Reached the Rank of Assistant or Deputy Chief
• I Have Reached the Rank of Chief of Police
• Other

06

If your highest rank was less than captain or you said "other", please list the specific rank and organization. If not relevant, please indicate NA.
07

Of which of the following executive law enforcement training programs are you a graduate, if any? (Please select all that apply by clicking on the desired items while holding the CTRL key. For Mac users, use the SHIFT-COMMAND keys to select multiple options).

• FBI National Academy
• NCSU Administrative Officers Management Program
• Southern Police Institute
• Northwestern Police Staff & Command
• Other Equivalent Executive LE Long Course
• Have Not Attended Long Course

08

If you answered Equivalent Long Course above, please list the course name, institution, location and dates attended or indicate N/A.
09

Are you currently a certified full-time local, state or military law enforcement officer?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered No to the question above concerning law enforcement certification, please enter your separation date from full-time law enforcement service or enter N/A.
11

If you are an honorably discharged military police officer, what was the date of your separation from military service? If not applicable, please skip this question.
12

What level operating budget have you personally and directly been responsible for managing?

• No Direct Budget Management Experience
• Less than $40M
• 40M - 50M
• 50.1M - 60M
• 60.1M - 70M
• 70.1M - 80M
• 80.1M - 90M
• Greater than $90M

13

What is the total number of employees (sworn and non-sworn) in the largest DEPARTMENT in which you have served in a law enforcement executive management level (e.g. Captain) or higher?

• I have Not Served at the Management Level
• Less than 50
• 50-99
• 100-299
• 300-499
• 500-699
• Greater than 700

14

What is the largest number of people for whom you have held managerial responsibility (direct and downline)?

• I've never had managerial responsibility for supervising others.
• Fewer than 50
• 50-99
• 100-299
• 300-499
• 500-699
• Greater than 700

15

What is the largest population in a community where you have served as a member of the law enforcement command staff (Captain or higher)?

• Under 50K
• 50 - 99K
• 100 - 149K
• 150 - 200K
• 201 - 250K
• 251 - 300K
• Greater than 300K

16

In which of the following have you served for more than five years during your career:

• Administration
• Patrol
• Investigations
• Communications
• Special Units (e.g. K-9, Gangs, SWAT, etc)
• Internal Affairs
• Other

17

If you answered other in the prior question, please describe:
18

I understand that the anticipated hiring range for this position is $230,000-240,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

• Yes
• No

19

The City is using a multi-step screening and evaluation process including an assessment center process for selecting the Chief of Police. The dates for this virtual assessment center process are on June 30 - July 1, 2026. This will involve participation in 2-3 activities to assess key competencies. These are not public meetings but there will be substantial interaction with other professionals in the field who will serve as assessors. Further, we have all participants sign letters of confidentiality. Indicating "yes" below represents your understanding of these elements of the process. NC Law does not require the announcement of applicants until a finalist is selected. Indicating "yes" below represents your understanding of these elements of the process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Durham, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-21
Employer: City of Durham
Opening Date: 05/07/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

About Us
Position Closes June 7th, 2026

View the Recruitment Brochure HERE
Are you a law enforcement executive who . . .

• Drives innovative public safety initiativesthat lower crime rates and strengthen community trust through proactive data sharing and transparency?
• Leads with confidence and command presence, is visible within the organization, and stands behind difficult decisions?
• Can energize and grow a dedicated workforce while championing employee wellness and an engaged organizational culture?
• Values input from staff, empowers subject matter experts, and fosters a culture where employees feel supported, heard, and accountable?
• Builds trusted relationships with community stakeholders and diverse neighborhood groups - listening to different perspectives and identifying the path forward that best serves the community.

If so, the City of Durham is seeking a confident and adaptive executive to serve as its next Chief of Police at a critical point in the department's evolution. This isan opportunity to lead a CALEA-accredited, high-profile agency during a transformative era-growing and guiding a talented team through a shifting public safety landscape and shaping the future of policing in a premier North Carolina city.
The next Chief will step into a demanding and highly visible role that requires balancing continuing progress in crime reduction, organizational stability, and community expectations. The ideal candidate will be engaged and responsive-both internally and externally-while fostering a culture where employees feel supported, valued, and heard. With a wave of new talent joining the department, the next Chief will play a key role in mentoring the next generation of leaders and building a modern, sustainable workforce.
About the Community:

The City of Durham is located in the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina. The City of Durham is the County seat of Durham County. The City is grounded in research and development from the region's major research institutions, and many private and federal labs have fueled business and economic growth and have made the region a world leader in life sciences, information technology, and clean technology.
Consistently ranked among the top places to live, work, and play, Durham is a magnet for talent, which helps attract innovative companies working in high-growth industries. Durham has a national reputation as the "City of Medicine," and has long been known for world-class medical facilities, including top-ranked Duke University Medical Center, and an industry-leading pharmaceutical sector. The healthcare industry in Durham includes more than 300 medical and health-related companies and medical practices with a combined payroll that exceeds $1.2 billion annually.

Durham has become a hotspot for entrepreneurs and high-tech startups, propelled by the launch of , a startup incubator, and accelerator and the Durham Innovation District, a planned, mixed-use residential/retail/lab and workspace in Downtown Durham. Durham boasts a premier performing arts center and the Durham Bulls AAA baseball team. In addition to Duke University, Durham is home to North Carolina Central University, the nation's first public Historically Black College and University, now a major center for biotech and bio-manufacturing R&D, and Durham Technical Community College, a key partner in preparing a competitive workforce. Private investment is flourishing, redeveloping former tobacco and textile warehouses and historic buildings into exciting, mixed-use developments filled with diverse and popular housing options, restaurants, artist studios, retail spaces and small businesses.

The population of the City of Durham is and vastly diverse. Current expectations are that the population is projected to grow by 30% by 2050. Centrally located, the City of Durham is a few hours' drive from the beautiful North Carolina coast to the East and the Appalachian Mountains to the West.
Duties/Responsibilities
About the Organization:

The City of Durham operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Manager along with four Deputy and Assistant Managers lead approximately 2800 employees working across 25 departments. The City's , including a $326.5 million General Fund, with a property tax rate of 43.71 cents per $100 assessed budget prioritizes community safety, employee compensation, and core infrastructure, ensuring continued delivery of essential services, responsiveness to new demands, and responsible funding of voter-approved investments like the $200 million "The City's day-to-day management and plan for future growth is managed by its Strategic Plan?, which sets the strategic priorities for the community.
A indicates that 84% of respondents rated the city as an excellent or good place to live, 29.7% higher than the national average, and 79% rated the organization as a great place to work. Residents have particularly high levels of satisfaction with their quality of life, as well as with the quality of services that they receive as city residents. Initiatives in the strategic plan have set a high bar to increase those percentages over time and to achieve Council goals of: Shared Economic Prosperity, Creating a Safer Community Together, Connected, Engaged and Diverse Communities, Innovative & High Performing Organization, and Sustainable Natural and Built Environment.
The City prides itself on community engagement and offers multiple ways for the community to become involved and stay informed from 27 Advisory Boards and Commissions, to state of the art communication tools such as an open data Web platform, and social media, to community surveys. Learn more about the City of Durham .
About the Department and Position:

The Durham Police Department serves with a focus on reducing crime, improving service delivery, and enhancing public safety. Guided by its vision to be a progressive law enforcement agency, the department emphasizes effective policing, high-quality service, and building public confidence while maintaining high standards across its operations.
The department is authorized for 531 sworn positions and currently employs 405 sworn officers, supported by 133 of 145 authorized civilian (non-sworn) positions and 54 part-time staff, reflecting ongoing recruitment needs. Organized into Patrol Services, Investigative Services, Administrative Services, and the Office of the Chief, the department supports a wide range of specialized units, including criminal investigations, community services, and emergency response teams. Learn more about the department .
Reporting to the City Manager, the Chief of Police oversees a budget of over $93 million and leads a senior staff that includes three deputy chiefs, a Professional Standards Officer, an Executive Officer, and an Executive Assistant.
Key Position Priorities:

• Drive a robust recruitment and retention strategy, ensuring officers have the support and resources they need to thrive and maintain a healthy work-life balance within a resilient organizational culture.
• Assess and optimize the department's structure and operations to identify and leverage modern efficiencies, better align resources, and strengthen patrol capacity. This includes making strategic decisions about staffing, resource allocation, and service delivery while continuing progress on key initiatives such as technology improvements and the department's strategic plan.
• Champion a safer Durham by advancing proactive, intelligence-led strategies and fostering strong, unified alliances across the region.
• Foster a unified and collaborative environment where open communication and equitable accountability drive peak operational performance.
• Cultivate lasting community trust and expand external partnerships through proactive engagement, transparent communication, and a compelling narrative of the department's positive impact
• Lead the police department's participation in a community-based, city-wide violence reduction planning process, being managed by the city department of Community Safety.

Qualifications
Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, or other relevant field,

and 10 years of progressive law enforcement experience across functional areas such as patrol, internal

affairs, administration, investigations, etc. to include six to seven years professional management or related

experience in police administration including three to four years of related administrative supervisory

experience. Must possess current advanced NC LE certification or be eligible to acquire. A master's degree

and executive law enforcement training are preferred. Must have a valid NC driver's license or the ability to

obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of relocating to NC.
Transfers: In-state candidates may transfer their law enforcement officer certification to another

agency in NC provided he/she has less than a 12-month break in service at time of appointment. In-

state candidates with less than a three-year break in NC service may receive partial credit toward basic

law enforcement training. Out of state candidates who are serving or have served as a local or state

law enforcement officer must have successfully completed a basic law enforcement training course

accredited by the state from which they are transferring and cannot have a break in full-time service

exceeding three years at the time of appointment. Individuals with Federal law enforcement officer

certification who have not had a break in service exceeding three years at the time of appointment

may receive partial credit toward NC basic law enforcement training. NC does recognize and give

partial credit for military police (MP) training if the candidate has completed a formal military basic

training program and been awarded a military police occupational specialty rating and has served as a

military police officer for not less than two of the five years preceding the date of appointment.
The Successful Candidate:

• Demonstrates confidence and command presence as a visible, decisive leader who can make tough decisions, stand behind them, and inspire both the organization and the public;
• Establishes the tone of professionalism and expectations for officers while maintaining a high standard across the organization;
• Exhibits integrity, fairness, and accountability, ensuring discipline is consistent and without bias or influence;
• Promotes competency, rewards hard work, and reinforces that every employee contributes to the organization's success;
• Embraces a servant leadership mindset-supporting employees while balancing the broader needs of the community;
• Enhances the professional experience for all staff by aligning assignments with employee strengths and ensuring every officer is empowered to succeed;
• Applies strong organizational and operational judgment to realign staffing, strengthen patrol capacity, prioritize calls for service, and advocate for training and resources that support effective policing;
• Maintains an approachable, transparent, and communicative presence, actively listening to staff and engaging meaningfully with the community;
• Builds strong relationships with City leadership and key partners while working collaboratively across a multi-agency public safety system;
• Brings a diverse executive background, demonstrates sound judgment, and demonstrates high emotional intelligence, practices self-reflection, and leads with professional poise in a dynamic and evolving environment.; and,
• Operates with patience, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills in a complex and evolving environment.

Additional Information
Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $230,000-$240,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes participation in the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), a 5% employer contribution to a 401(k) plan with no employee match required, no-cost employee health insurance for the base plan, city-subsidized dental coverage, paid life insurance and AD&D equal to annual salary, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, 12-13 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave, a wellness program with premium discount, and an Employee Assistance Program. Relocation assistance may be available. Full benefits details are available
To apply, please visit and click on the Chief of Police - City of Durham, NC title.

• All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) - NOT the city's employment application portal or any other external website.
• Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application.
• Applicants should apply by June 7, 2026.
• Successful semi-finalists will be invited to participate in interviews and skill evaluation on July 7-8, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for meetings should they be invited to participate.
• Interviews with the Executive Team will follow quickly at a subsequent time in person.
• Direct inquiries to

The City of Durham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The recruitment and selection process is being managed by Developmental Associates, LLC.
Benefits are specific to the employing organization. Please refer to the benefits information that is in the ad as well as in the recruitment brochure. If you need further information, please contact the employer associated with the position
01

CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Developmental Associates works on behalf of this client to recruit and collect information on candidates for this position. All applicant materials will be shared with the employer and their employees who are involved in the hiring process for this position. This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer. 1) By submitting this application, I am consenting to have my application materials shared with this employer. 2) I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/ or supplemental questions with details, my application may not be able accurately evaluated. 3) Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation.

• Yes
• No

02

The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor's degree. What is your highest degree?

• High School or GED
• Some College/Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Some Graduate School, No Degree
• MPA, MCJ, MBA or other related Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Other Degree

03

How many cumulative years of progressive sworn law enforcement experience do you have?

• Less than 5
• 5-7
• 7-9
• 10 or more

04

The position requires six to seven years of professional management or related experience in police administration including three to four years of related administrative supervisory experience.

• I have no administrative supervisory experience.
• Less than 1 Year
• 1-3 Years
• 3.1-5 Years
• 5.1 - 6 years
• 6.1 - 7 years
• Greater than 7 Years

05

This position requires progressive leadership experience in law enforcement roles. What is the highest rank you achieved in a law enforcement leadership role?

• I have not reached or held the rank of Captain or higher
• I Have Reached the Rank of Captain
• I have Reached the Rank of Major
• I have Reached the Rank of Assistant or Deputy Chief
• I Have Reached the Rank of Chief of Police
• Other

06

If your highest rank was less than captain or you said "other", please list the specific rank and organization. If not relevant, please indicate NA.
07

Of which of the following executive law enforcement training programs are you a graduate, if any? (Please select all that apply by clicking on the desired items while holding the CTRL key. For Mac users, use the SHIFT-COMMAND keys to select multiple options).

• FBI National Academy
• NCSU Administrative Officers Management Program
• Southern Police Institute
• Northwestern Police Staff & Command
• Other Equivalent Executive LE Long Course
• Have Not Attended Long Course

08

If you answered Equivalent Long Course above, please list the course name, institution, location and dates attended or indicate N/A.
09

Are you currently a certified full-time local, state or military law enforcement officer?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered No to the question above concerning law enforcement certification, please enter your separation date from full-time law enforcement service or enter N/A.
11

If you are an honorably discharged military police officer, what was the date of your separation from military service? If not applicable, please skip this question.
12

What level operating budget have you personally and directly been responsible for managing?

• No Direct Budget Management Experience
• Less than $40M
• 40M - 50M
• 50.1M - 60M
• 60.1M - 70M
• 70.1M - 80M
• 80.1M - 90M
• Greater than $90M

13

What is the total number of employees (sworn and non-sworn) in the largest DEPARTMENT in which you have served in a law enforcement executive management level (e.g. Captain) or higher?

• I have Not Served at the Management Level
• Less than 50
• 50-99
• 100-299
• 300-499
• 500-699
• Greater than 700

14

What is the largest number of people for whom you have held managerial responsibility (direct and downline)?

• I've never had managerial responsibility for supervising others.
• Fewer than 50
• 50-99
• 100-299
• 300-499
• 500-699
• Greater than 700

15

What is the largest population in a community where you have served as a member of the law enforcement command staff (Captain or higher)?

• Under 50K
• 50 - 99K
• 100 - 149K
• 150 - 200K
• 201 - 250K
• 251 - 300K
• Greater than 300K

16

In which of the following have you served for more than five years during your career:

• Administration
• Patrol
• Investigations
• Communications
• Special Units (e.g. K-9, Gangs, SWAT, etc)
• Internal Affairs
• Other

17

If you answered other in the prior question, please describe:
18

I understand that the anticipated hiring range for this position is $230,000-240,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

• Yes
• No

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The City is using a multi-step screening and evaluation process including an assessment center process for selecting the Chief of Police. The dates for this virtual assessment center process are on June 30 - July 1, 2026. This will involve participation in 2-3 activities to assess key competencies. These are not public meetings but there will be substantial interaction with other professionals in the field who will serve as assessors. Further, we have all participants sign letters of confidentiality. Indicating "yes" below represents your understanding of these elements of the process. NC Law does not require the announcement of applicants until a finalist is selected. Indicating "yes" below represents your understanding of these elements of the process.

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