Chief of Police - Town of Morrisville NC
Chief of Police - Town of Morrisville NC
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You could be the next Chief of Police of the Town of Morrisville NC Police Department if you
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with residents of diverse cultural and backgrounds and tenure in a community that is rapidly growing and evolving.
- Are diplomatic and effective in advocating for the needs of the department and employees.
- Have a track record of building trusting community and interagency relationships.
- Are interested in implementing innovative and creative approaches to recruitment and retention.
- Are engaging and inclusive of staff perspectives in Departmental decisionmaking.
The Town of Morrisville is seeking a Chief of Police who will be a visionary and collaborative leader with a focus on engaging members of a diverse community increasing regional partnerships using technology and data to meet public safety goals and being an enthusiastic advocate for the Departments resource needs. The next Chief is expected to be engaged both internally and externally trusting his or her staff to manage incidents while being skillful in fostering effective relationships with the community elected officials Town administration as well as the command staff supervisors officers civilian members of the department and partners in multijurisdictional agreements.
About the Community:
Morrisvilles population has increased from around 5000 residents in 2000 to over 32500 in 2024 making it one of the fastestgrowing towns in North Carolina. It has become one of the most racially diverse communities in the state with a racial composition that is 46 Asian/Indian 35 White 10 African American Hispanic or Latino and 6 Two or More Races as well as one of the most affluent with a median household income of $125000 nearly double the statewide median of $70804.
With an area of approximately 10 square miles andlocated in Wake County between Raleigh and Durham in the Research Triangle region Morrisville is nestled between the beaches and the mountains of NC with a yearround temperate climate. The region offers multiple universities major corporations medical centers museums theaters and outdoor is in the heart of the Research Triangle with access to employment centers like Research Triangle Park and major transportation hubs such as InterstatesRaleighDurham International Airport and the state capital. Morrisville has quickly established itself as a hub for biomanufacturing and life sciences in its McCrimmon Parkway corridor and the town is often mentioned in discussions with Boston and San Francisco as a leader in supporting these industries.
Live Connected. Live Well. is the Towns motto. When surveyed residents communicated that they value the connection they feel in the Town the connection they have to global businesses opportunities parks open space and most importantly each other. Morrisville is a place to gather talk with neighbors and engage with Town leaders. It is a warm and welcoming community. The community embraces smalltown ideals with the conveniences and amenities of a metropolitan city available in town or with easy access nearby.
Recognized as an AllAmerica City by the National Civic League in June 2021 Morrisville was one of only ten communities nationwide to earn this recognition. Morrisvilles many accolades include the following:
- No. 10 Best Small City in the U.S. to Start a Business by WalletHub 2023.
- No. 5 Best Place to Live for Families by Fortune Well a living and wellness subsidiary of Fortune 2022.
- No. 1 Best Place to Live in North Carolina in 2022 and 2021 as rated by Niche.
- No. 10 Best Place to Live in the United States 2020 and rated by Money magazine.
- No. 3 Best Place to Raise a Family in North Carolina 2019 and ranked by WalletHub.
About the Organization:
The Town of Morrisville is governed by a sevenmember Town Council using the Council/Manager form of government. The Town Council sets the policy and direction and the Town Manager oversees the organizations daytoday operations which consists of a team of 246 employees across 13 departments not including parttime and seasonal staff. TheFY2025 approved budgetof $59.5M is supported by a property tax rate of .35 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.
The strategic focus of Morrisville is guided by the community vision established in the 2017Connect Morrisville Strategic Planand renewed in the 2021 update. The six strategic goals for Morrisville are Improved Transportation Mobility Thriving Livable Neighborhoods Engaged Inclusive Community Public Safety Readiness Operational Excellence and Economic Prosperity. A 2022 Community Survey indicated that 94 of residents think Morrisville is a good or excellent place to live. The Town also relies on itsComprehensive Transportation PlanLand Use PlanCapital Investment Program and other policies adopted by the Town Council to guide its work.
Duties/Responsibilities
About the Department and Position:
The Morrisville Police Department (MPD) is a CALEAaccredited law enforcement agency. The MPD is committed to maintaining safe and secure neighborhoods through the delivery of professional law enforcement services in partnership with its residents businesses and other stakeholders. MPDs core values of courage integrity and professionalism serve as the foundation for providing the highest standard in services while recognizing the need to treat everyone in the community with respect and dignity. Recognizing the necessity of educating the public for the short and longterm wellbeing of the community the Department sponsors an 8week Community Police Academyto give a thorough overview of the department to interested community members.
Reporting to the Assistant Town Manager the Chief of Police will lead a department with an approximate annual budget of $6.6 M and 49fulltime personnelwho work in the divisions of Patrol Operationsand Support Services each overseen by a Captain(the full organizational chart can be foundhere. The next Chief will perform complex professional and administrative work in the leading planning implementing and supervising of the programs and personnel of the Police Department. As a member of the Town Managers Leadership Team the Chief will be responsible for helping formulate longrange goals for the organization developing policy and procedures in support of the core values of the Town and working collaboratively with other Town departments to effect positive change and to best serve the community through operational effectiveness and efficiency. The Chief will regularly interact with residents businesses and other stakeholders including the Town Leadership Team the Public Safety Advisory Committee and Town Council to share updates on Police Department operations and to ensure a clear understanding of the perspectives of those the department serves.
The next Chief must be comfortable dealing with town and organizational growth evaluating and assessing internal and external shortterm needs while establishing a longterm vision through strategic planning and managing community issues such as meeting the cultural needs of a diverse population and the logistical factors of serving a community impacted by ongoing development.
Key Position Priorities:
- Focusing on improving recruitment and retention including by implementing innovative or creative solutions as well as advocating for Departmental needs.
- Building and maintaining relationships with other local and regional agencies to improve coordination and area public safety.
- Enhancing Departmental data analysis capabilities.
- Continuing the robust CommunityOriented Policing focus to maintain public support and productive working relationships with a diverse population.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A BA/BS degree in criminal justice business administration or a related field is required
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive law enforcement experience with 57 years of crossfunctional and progressive responsibility in leadership within law enforcement.
- Certification as a sworn law enforcement officer by the State of North Carolina or the ability to obtain certification within twelve months of employment is required
- Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license or possession of a valid license from another state AND the ability to obtain a North Carolina drivers license within 60 days of establishing residency (per NC law).
Preferred Qualifications:
- A masters degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of Administrative or Command experience as a chief or the second in command position of a similarsized or larger department.
- North Carolina Advanced law enforcement certification
- Advanced leadership courses such as Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA) Administrative Officers Management Program of North Carolina State University (AOMP) and Southern Police Institute of the University of Louisville (SPI).
Transfers:An officer holding probationary certification may not laterally transfer from one law enforcement agency to another. The probationary period must be completed in its entirety at the same agency. If an officer terminates employment with one agency before their year ends they must start a new probationary period at the new agency. Instate candidates with less than a threeyear break in NC service may receive partial credit toward basic law enforcement training. Outofstate transferees will be evaluated to determine the amount and quality of their training and experience. At a minimum outofstate candidates must have two years of fulltime sworn law enforcement experience and must have successfully completed a basic law enforcement training course accredited by the state from which they are transferring and cannot have a break in fulltime service exceeding three years at the time of appointment. Individuals with Federal law enforcement officer certification who have not had a break in service exceeding three years at the time of appointment may receive partial credit toward NC basic law enforcement training. NC does recognize and give partial credit for military police (MP) training if the candidate has completed a formal military basic training program has been awarded a military police occupational specialty rating and has served as a military police officer for not less than two of the five years preceding the date of appointment.
The successful candidate:
- Is engaged accessible and visible within and across departments and in the community and enjoys being the face of the Department;
- Embraces a community of diversity and has a track record of proactively bringing stakeholders with differing values and cultures together;
- Is skilled in developing trust among community members and creating opportunities for collaborative problem solving;
- Personally walks the talk on communityoriented policing initiatives and holds staff accountable;
- Has a proven track record in developing and supporting staff to achieve excellence and proactive policing through building strong working relationships and programs for strategic succession planning training responsibility productivity morale and retention;
- Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with community organizations homeowner associations the Wake County Sheriffs Office other municipalities nonprofit organizations and social service agencies to leverage resources and maximize quality of life opportunities ensuring that the Morrisville Police Department is fully engaged and a vital part of the community.
- Is experienced in systematic evaluation of department organization staffing resources and service levels to implement effective plans that maximize current assets
- Is uptodate on evidencebased practices in law enforcement (e.g. body cameras mental health training use of force etc. and has a track record of evaluating and making appropriate recommendations to ensure optimal departmental responses;
- Understands and uses crime data statistics and other performance metrics to evaluate operations identify trends needed resources develop benchmarks and measure performance of established policing goals;
- Understands the significance of diversity within all aspects of the Department and has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions to attracting retaining and promoting diversity;
- Is techsavvy and understands and embraces how technology and social media can enhance effective law enforcement;
- Has experience working in a councilmanager form of government and skills in navigating the complexities of varying roles;
- Is experienced across functional areas including patrol support services investigations and other specialized units;
- Is skilled in budget development and management policy development and application and progressive policing strategies despite budget constraints;
- Is an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing and possesses welldeveloped interpersonal skills and abilities;
- Is an individual with impeccable integrity and a proven record of consistency in managing both internal and external relationships to mitigate challenges and maximize opportunities;
- Thrives in a culture of high expectations and personal accountability and has a track record of developing the same departmental standards as a highly accomplished law enforcement leader.
- Has advanced knowledge of professional police practices including accreditation management.
- Participates as an active member of a lead professional police association such as IACP.
Additional Information
Salary and Benefits:The hiring range is $base salary and compensation is negotiable within the range based on experience and qualifications.Residency within 15 miles of Town limits (exception considered at the approval of the Town Manager). Information about benefits can be foundhere.
To apply please visit and click on theChief of Police Town of Morrisville NC title.
- All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) NOT the Towns employment application portal or any other external website.
- Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application.
- Applicants should apply April 13 2025 to be considered during the first round of reviews.
- The hiring team will invite successful semifinalists to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluations on May 89. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate.
- Direct all inquiriesto
The Town of Morrisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Developmental Associates LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position. To learn more about our selection process visithttps://developmentalassociates/clientopenings/ select Client Openings and scroll down to Important Information for Applicants.
Developmental Associates LLC is managing the recruitment and selection process for this position.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
