Chief of Police - Greensboro, NC

Overview

The City of Greensboro is seeking a Police Chief who can serve as the community’s principal public safety leader—navigate the challenges of rapid population growth, evolving racial and cultural dynamics, increasing social-service demands, and the complexities of a highly visible, politically influenced environment. This leader will set a clear strategic direction for the department while maintaining strong day-to-day operational performance, always emphasizing transparency, fairness, and community partnership.

The next Chief will propel the department forward by embracing practical innovations, strengthening technology and systems, and raising the bar for training and professional development. The successful candidate will put a strong emphasis on officer wellness and growth, promote a culture built on accountability and integrity, and create an environment where employees know their work is valued. Equally important, the Chief will work side by side with residents, community organizations, service providers, and regional partners to reduce crime, build trust, and address issues such as homelessness, substance use, and mental-health needs that contribute to public-safety concerns.

About The Community
Greensboro, NC is the third largest city in the state and is located in the Piedmont Triad region. The City covers approximately 140 square miles, with just over 307,000 residents. Greensboro’s history includes its founding in 1808, its role as a transportation crossroads, a textile manufacturing center, and important civil rights movement events. Today, Greensboro offers diverse neighborhoods, affordable housing compared with similar-sized cities, and a range of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.

Learn more about Greensboro by visiting the Greensboro Visitors & Convention Bureau website.

The City of Greensboro is governed under a Council-Manager form of government. The council includes a mayor and eight council members serving four-year terms and oversees an annual budget of $830.6M, with 2,800 full-time, 200 part-time, and up to 1,000 temporary and seasonal employees. The City Manager serves as the chief executive officer and manages day-to-day operations. Learn more about the City of Greensboro by visiting its website.

The Greensboro Police Department is a nationally accredited agency (CALEA) responsible for patrol, investigations, community policing, grant management, policy development, and collaboration with state and federal agencies. The Chief of Police reports to the City Manager and manages a budget of over $109M, overseeing 651 sworn officers and 126 professional staff, with direct supervision over the Deputy Chief of Police, Public Safety Attorneys, Public Information Manager, the Professional Standards Division, and the Assistant Chief in command of the Management Bureau.

The department comprises five major components:
Office of the Chief of Police;
Patrol Bureau;
Support Bureau;
Investigative Bureau; and Management Bureau.

The Chief of Police provides strategic leadership and direction, upholds the Department’s mission to partner to make Greensboro safe for all people, and leads the department’s functions while coordinating with the City Manager, elected officials, and community partners to set priorities and goals. The Chief leads by example and demonstrates the Department’s core values: honesty, integrity, stewardship, respect, trust, and accountability.

This position requires extensive senior-level law enforcement experience, a proven record of leading large, diverse organizations, a deep commitment to ethical service and equity, and demonstrated experience in community policing and serving a growing community.

• Reduce violent and property crime, improve traffic safety, address homelessness-related concerns, and help the community understand crime data while balancing enforcement with fair policing.
• Rebuild trust and advance equity by reducing racial disparities, improving cultural understanding, increasing transparency, and engaging visibly so the department is viewed as a…