Wilmington (NC) Police Assistant Chief and Deputy Chief

Ideal Candidates

The Wilmington Police Department seeks proactive, strategic, and visionary leaders to serve as Assistant Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police. These executive leaders will play a critical role in advancing professional excellence, accountability, and operational effectiveness while authentically cultivating trust, transparency, and collaboration within the department and throughout the community.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical leadership, staff development, and community engagement. They will build and sustain partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, city departments, businesses, and community organizations to enhance outreach and promote public safety through prevention, intervention, preparedness, and enforcement.

 

The Assistant Chief will assist the Chief of Police in the overall management and administration of the department, providing leadership in strategic planning, succession planning, budgeting, policy development, and oversight of police operations and community enhancement initiatives. The Assistant Chief will act in the absence of the Chief, direct department-wide initiatives, and ensure alignment between operational practices and organizational goals.

The Deputy Chief will support the Chief and Assistant Chief by managing an assigned bureau and leading day-to-day operational and administrative functions. The Deputy Chief will oversee personnel, budgets, training programs, and special initiatives while ensuring effective service delivery and continuous improvement within their area of responsibility.