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Chief of Police

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Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
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City of Asheville, NC

The historic, progressive, and eclectic City of Asheville, North Carolina—nestled in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains—seeks a seasoned, strategic, and collaborative law enforcement executive to serve as its next Chief of Police. The next Chief will step into this leadership role at a defining moment for both the agency and the community. Moving forward from the lingering structural and fiscal impacts of 2024’s Hurricane Helene, the next Chief must balance immediate operational action with long-term organizational sustainability. Reporting to the City Manager, Asheville’s Chief of Police manages an annual budget of $41.84M and leads a dedicated team of 272 allocated personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field.
  • At least 10 years of progressive professional law enforcement experience, with a minimum of 5 years at a command executive level (e.g., Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Captain, or equivalent command rank).
  • An active Law Enforcement Certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission (or the immediate ability to obtain certification via reciprocity).

Preferred Qualifications

  • A master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA), Criminal Justice, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline.
  • Graduation from premier executive leadership programs such as the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute (SPI), or the UNC Chapel Hill School of Government Municipal/County Administration Course.
  • A proven track record of sustaining cutting-edge public safety technology platforms amidst fiscal limitations.

How to Apply

Post Date

Jul 01, 2026

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates and click on the Chief of Police – City of Asheville, NC title.

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Job Details

Salary

$137,732

$206,598

Job Function

Chief Law Enforcement Official

Position Type

Full Time

City of Asheville

Address

PO BOX 7148

Asheville, NC 28802-7148

United States

Population

94,589

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/

Form of Government

Council-Manager

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Featured

Chief of Police

City of Asheville, NC

The historic, progressive, and eclectic City of Asheville, North Carolina—nestled in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains—seeks a seasoned, strategic, and collaborative law enforcement executive to serve as its next Chief of Police. The next Chief will step into this leadership role at a defining moment for both the agency and the community. Moving forward from the lingering structural and fiscal impacts of 2024’s Hurricane Helene, the next Chief must balance immediate operational action with long-term organizational sustainability. Reporting to the City Manager, Asheville’s Chief of Police manages an annual budget of $41.84M and leads a dedicated team of 272 allocated personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA), Criminal Justice, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline.
  • Graduation from premier executive leadership programs such as the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute (SPI), or the UNC Chapel Hill School of Government Municipal/County Administration Course.
  • A proven track record of sustaining cutting-edge public safety technology platforms amidst fiscal limitations.

How to Apply

Post Date

Jul 01, 2026

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates and click on the Chief of Police – City of Asheville, NC title.

Apply Now

Job Details

Salary

$137,732

$206,598

Job Function

Chief Law Enforcement Official

Position Type

Full Time

City of Asheville

Address

PO BOX 7148

Asheville, NC 28802-7148

United States

Population

94,589

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/

Form of Government

Council-Manager

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The historic, progressive, and eclectic City of Asheville, North Carolina—nestled in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains—seeks a seasoned, strategic, and collaborative law enforcement executive to serve as its next Chief of Police. The next Chief will step into this leadership role at a defining moment for both the agency and the community. Moving forward from the lingering structural and fiscal impacts of 2024’s Hurricane Helene, the next Chief must balance immediate operational action with long-term organizational sustainability. Reporting to the City Manager, Asheville’s Chief of Police manages an annual budget of $41.84M and leads a dedicated team of 272 allocated personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA), Criminal Justice, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline.
  • Graduation from premier executive leadership programs such as the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute (SPI), or the UNC Chapel Hill School of Government Municipal/County Administration Course.
  • A proven track record of sustaining cutting-edge public safety technology platforms amidst fiscal limitations.

The historic, progressive, and eclectic City of Asheville, North Carolina—nestled in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains—seeks a seasoned, strategic, and collaborative law enforcement executive to serve as its next Chief of Police. The next Chief will step into this leadership role at a defining moment for both the agency and the community. Moving forward from the lingering structural and fiscal impacts of 2024’s Hurricane Helene, the next Chief must balance immediate operational action with long-term organizational sustainability. Reporting to the City Manager, Asheville’s Chief of Police manages an annual budget of $41.84M and leads a dedicated team of 272 allocated personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA), Criminal Justice, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline.
  • Graduation from premier executive leadership programs such as the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute (SPI), or the UNC Chapel Hill School of Government Municipal/County Administration Course.
  • A proven track record of sustaining cutting-edge public safety technology platforms amidst fiscal limitations.

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