Deputy Police Chief

Salary: $122,581.28 - $183,871.91 Annually
Location : Asheville, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Asheville Police Department
Division: Administration - PD
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 12/11/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Summary
ASHEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT

for

DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF

November 13, 2026
About the Role:
The Deputy Police Chief provides executive leadership and oversight of Police Department operations, personnel, and resources; leads implementation of departmental strategies and organizational initiatives; and promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and effective public safety services in support of the Chief of Police and the City's strategic priorities

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Please call Human Resources at 828-412-2707 or email directly at if you have any questions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides executive leadership to ensure organizational alignment with departmental missions and municipal goals, guiding strategic planning, coordinating multi-agency emergency responses using the Incident Command System (ICS), and assuming the duties of the Chief of Police in their absence as delegated.
• Directs and evaluates subordinate staff and personnel by establishing performance expectations, managing complex personnel actions, supporting succession planning, and fostering a culture of professional accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversees comprehensive departmental operations and resource coordination, reviewing critical incidents, crime trends, and overall operational performance to spearhead organizational change initiatives that enhance public safety and service delivery.
• Administers the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies and operational standards, ensuring strict compliance with applicable laws while monitoring emerging legal risks and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Manages departmental budget development and long-range resource planning by evaluating staffing, technology, and capital needs, monitoring expenditures, and utilizing data-driven performance measures to optimize resource allocation.
• Represents the department in executive forums, municipal initiatives, and community partnerships, collaborating with elected officials, government agencies, and community organizations to address complex public safety issues and strengthen public trust.
• Communicates operational guidance, policy updates, and organizational expectations across the department, and prepares comprehensive reports, briefings, and recommendations for the Chief of Police, City Manager, and City Council.
• Oversees critical administrative functions and documentation, including personnel investigations and financial reporting, while maintaining current knowledge of evolving law enforcement practices, legal standards, and modern public safety technologies.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including a minimum of 3 years at the executive level (e.g., Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Captain, or equivalent 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 within one year from date of hire).
• Must possess and maintain, or be eligible to possess and maintain, a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.
• Completion of advanced law enforcement leadership or management training program (i.e. Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), FBI National Academy, Administrative Officers Management Program (AOMP), Southern Police Institute Organizational Management Certificate Program).
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, organizational leadership, budget administration, personnel management, collaboration with other governmental entities and law enforcement partners, and implementation of organizational change.
• Demonstrated success implementing and sustaining modern public safety technology within budget constraints.
• Experience building collaborative partnerships with community organizations, neighborhood groups, and local government.
• Residency within Asheville city limits is strongly preferred.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must possess and maintain Basic Law Enforcement certification.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of light-weight objects and materials (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.

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01

Select your highest level of education in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field:

• I do not possess a High School Diploma/GED.
• High School/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

02

How many years of relevant experience do you have in Public Safety or Law Enforcement?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 7 years
• 7 - 10 years
• 10 or more years

03

How many years of experience do you have at the executive level?

• I have no experience.
• I have less than one year of experience.
• I have 1 to 3 years of experience.
• I have 3 to 5 years of experience.
• I have 5 to 10 years of experience.
• I have over 10 years of experience.

04

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• I do possess a current, valid driver's license (Standard License)
• I do NOT possess a current, valid driver's license (Standard License)

Required Question