Police Chief

Wrightsville Beach Police Department; Wrightsville Beach (NC); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina seeks an experienced police chief to lead a CALEA-accredited department and advance professional, accountable community policing. The Chief will engage with residents, businesses, and visitors to uphold public safety and trust.

You will work with the Town Manager to set strategic direction, ensure transparent operations, and prepare for seasonal tourism demands while mentoring sworn staff and building community partnerships.

Competenze

• Progressively responsible experience in law enforcement administration or command.
• Strong knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, investigative methods, and police administration.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and manage budgets and grants.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic direction for the Police Department in alignment with community needs.
• Lead through seasonal demands in a coastal community and manage resources accordingly.
• Strengthen departmental operations including staffing, training, equipment, and budgeting.
• Mentor officers and supervisors, fostering accountability, professional development, and succession planning.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Budget management

Community policing

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Public Administration

Advanced degree and executive leadership training preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

The Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina invites experienced law enforcement leaders across North Carolina to serve as its next Police Chief. This is an opportunity to shape public safety strategy for the officers, residents, and businesses, while building and maintaining effective relationships. We are seeking a leader who will be visible in the community, invest in employees, and carry forward a commitment to professional, accountable, community policing.

Why Wrightsville Beach?

Wrightsville Beach is a unique coastal community where maintaining the safety and quality of life of residents is a top priority. The Town's seasonal population increases bring additional public safety demands, requiring the Police Department to balance the needs of year-round residents with those of visitors. The Chief of Police must be prepared to address the challenges that come with a coastal environment while prioritizing proactive community policing, building strong relationships with residents, and fostering trust through consistent community engagement. Success in this role requires a leader who understands the importance of being accessible, responsive, and actively involved in the community while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all.

You will lead a department accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies since 2015. This is an opportunity to build on that professional foundation while bringing your own experience to the department’s next chapter.

The Difference You Can Make

Working with the Town Manager, you will provide strategic direction for the Police Department, aligning departmental priorities with the needs of the community. Your leadership will:

• Prioritize community relationships: Maintain a strong focus on safety and quality of life through proactive community policing, meaningful engagement, and positive relationships with residents, businesses, and visitors.
• Lead through seasonal demands: Prepare the department to address the unique public safety challenges of a coastal community, including increased tourism, seasonal population changes, and evolving service demands.
• Strengthen departmental operations: Align staffing, training, equipment, and budget decisions with the department's mission, community needs, and changing public safety demands.
• Develop and support personnel: Mentor officers and supervisors through meaningful feedback, professional development, and opportunities for growth while strengthening recruitment, retention, and accountability.
• Shape the department's future: Establish a clear vision and foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, transparency, and service that builds public trust and supports long-term success.

We are looking for a Police Chief who leads with integrity, makes thoughtful decisions, and sets clear expectations. This role requires someone who can build confidence and trust within the department, fostering a strong team, and maintain positive relationships with the residents and community they serve.

What You Bring to Wrightsville Beach

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field, with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement administration or command work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Advanced degree and specialized executive or command leadership training, such as the FBI National Academy or Senior Management Institute for Police, are preferred.
• Possession of North Carolina law enforcement officer certification, or eligibility to obtain required certification within the period established by the hiring municipality and the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a valid North Carolina driver’s license as required by the municipality.

Experience:

• Considerable progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, including substantial command, management, or administrative experience involving personnel, operations, budgeting, and organizational leadership.
• Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, investigative methods, crime prevention, emergency management, police administration, and applicable federal and North Carolina laws and local ordinances.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans, evaluate departmental programs and performance data, manage budgets and grants, and allocate personnel and equipment effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, supervise, and evaluate personnel; exercise sound judgment; resolve conflict or provide discipline when necessary; guide organizational change; and make timely decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with municipal officials, employees, law enforcement partners, community groups, and the public; communicate clearly and persuasively in writing and orally; and respond tactfully to sensitive concerns.
• Ability to use relevant law enforcement, reporting, office, and financial management technology and to prepare clear, accurate, and thorough reporting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, uphold ethical standards, and ensure lawful and accountable departmental operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.