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Date Opened: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 12:00 AMClose Date: Friday, August 29, 2025 12:00 AMDepartment: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police DepartmentSalary: $207,889.00 - $259,861.00 Commensurate with ExperienceWelcome to the City of CharlotteCharlotte is America's Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.Our Guiding Principles Include
- Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
- Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
- Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
- Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
- Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SummaryA national search is underway to attract highly qualified candidates to apply to lead the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD). CMPD serves the residents of the City of Charlotte and the unincorporated areas. The Chief of Police provides administrative direction for CMPD functions, operations, and personnel through the supervision of subordinate staff and review of their activities. The Department is supported by 1,936 sworn officers and 483 non-sworn staff with a Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $366,194,870 covering an area of 438 square miles with a population of over 900,000. It is the largest police department between Washington DC and Atlanta, Georgia.This position requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement including serving as a Chief of Police, and or Deputy/Assistant Chief of Police of comparable size and complexity to Charlotte. The selected candidate will also be required to successfully complete all North Carolina, Basic Law Enforcement Training requirements within 6 months of hire date.It is highly desirable that successful candidates have completed additional command/leadership training, such as F.B.I. National Academy, Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Senior Management Institute for Police, or similar training experience. Candidates must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License and acceptable driving record by the hire date. Residency within the corporate limits of the City of Charlotte is required within 3 months of hire date.The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary with an excellent executive benefit package.Candidates should apply by Friday, August 29, 2025. Interested candidates should email a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and 6 professional references to ...@ralphandersen.com. If you have any questions or wish to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Robert Burg at (916) ###-####.Chief of Police - Charlotte, NC - Ralph Andersen & AssociatesCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTThe City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate's written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.Our culture is to serve the community honorably.How To ApplyCandidates should apply by Friday, August 29, 2025. Interested candidates should email a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and 6 professional references to ...@ralphandersen.com. If you have any questions or wish to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Robert Burg at (916) ###-####.Chief of Police - Charlotte, NC - Ralph Andersen & AssociatesThe City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.###.####.BenefitsThe City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte's benefits.The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.Seniority level
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