Deputy Chief of Police

Brevard is a vibrant city celebrated for its safe, welcoming, and family-friendly environment. Known for its small-town charm and rich cultural offerings, Brevard boasts a unique blend of outdoor recreation, arts, and environmental consciousness. The community is driven by a commitment to fostering diverse economic opportunities. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a high quality of life in the beautiful setting of Greater Asheville.If you're a proven operational leader who thrives on mentoring others and building the next generation of officers, the Deputy Chief of Police (DCOP) role in Brevard, NC, offers a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact.This is an excellent opportunity to serve in the #2 role of a police department, earning boots on the ground leadership experience that develops your career.You'll have the chance to:Shape strategy and operations across all divisionsMentor and develop officers for career advancementLead from the front—working alongside your team to meet community goalsThis role is ideal for a forward-thinking leader who values accountability, transparency, and authentic community engagement—and who believes community-oriented policing is not just a philosophy, but a daily practice.Candidates are encouraged to apply by March 13th.The selection process for this position will include a variety of assessment exercises and interviews.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (criminal justice, public administration, or related field preferred)10 years of progressive law enforcement experienceAt least 7 years in management or command-level rolesOr an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required executive-level competenciesPreferred:Advanced law enforcement trainingDemonstrated supervisory and administrative leadership experienceThe successful candidate:effectively and creatively advocates for staff resources such as training, equipment, and compensation, in order to positively impact recruitment and retention, while managing within a resource constrained environment;develops and supports staff to achieve excellence through increased training, responsibility, productivity, morale, and retention;is accessible and visible to staff and community by participating in City and community events,embracing community organizations and collaborating across City departments to reach strategic goals;is an outstanding communicator both verbally and in writing and possesses well-developed interpersonal skills to speak assertively and transparently with internal and external stakeholders;demonstrates personal responsibility and leadership initiative that has led to crime reduction and strong community relationships in current or past positions;is experienced across functional areas such as patrol, support, investigations, SET, K-9, or other specialized units;is up-to-date on current trends and best practices (e.g. protests, De-Escalation training, mental health training, etc.) and has a track record of evaluating and making appropriate evidence-based recommendations to ensure optimal departmental response;understands and utilizes crime data statistics and other performance metrics to evaluate operations, identify trends, develop benchmarks and measure performance and achievement of established policing goals;is tech-savvy, understands and embraces how technology and how social media can enhance effective law enforcement; and,is skilled in budget development and management, policy development, and application and progressive policing strategies despite budget constraints.J-18808-Ljbffr