Deputy Police Chief

The Deputy Chief of Police serves as the second-in-command of the Goldsboro Police Department, providing executive-level leadership and strategic oversight of department operations. The Deputy Chief works closely with the Chief of Police to establish and implement department policies, ensure compliance with CALEA and NCLEA accreditation, and manage critical public safety initiatives.

The Deputy Chief is responsible for supervising division Majors, overseeing day-to-day department functions, and leading specialized policing efforts to enhance public safety. This position plays a key role in personnel management, budgeting, crime prevention strategies, and community engagement. The Deputy Chief assumes full command of the department in the Chief’s absence and represents the department in high-level discussions with city leadership, community stakeholders, and law enforcement agencies.

• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Must meet all certification requirements set by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Must reside within a reasonable response time to the City of Goldsboro as determined by the Chief of Police.

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including at least 5 years in a command-level position (Major, Captain, or equivalent).
• Completion of AOMP, SPI, FBI National Academy, or an equivalent executive leadership program preferred.
• Possession of an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate.
• Proven experience managing personnel, budgets, and crime reduction initiatives.
• Current law enforcement certification in North Carolina or eligibility for certification within one year.

• Intermediate or Advanced Law Enforcement Certification issued by the North Carolina Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

• To qualify as a lateral transfer, applicants must obtain North Carolina law enforcement certification within one year of employment.
• If not currently certified in North Carolina, applicants must meet lateral entry requirements as set by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• More information on out-of-state certification transfers can be found at: NC DOJ Law Enforcement Certification Applicants.

214 N. Center Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
United States