A national search is underway to attract highly qualified candidates to apply to lead the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD). CMPD serves the residents of the City of Charlotte and the unincorporated areas. The Chief of Police provides administrative direction for CMPD functions, operations, and personnel through the supervision of subordinate staff and review of their activities. The Department is supported by 1,936 sworn officers and 483 non-sworn staff with a Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $366,194,870 covering an area of 438 square miles with a population of over 900,000. It is the largest police department between Washington DC and Atlanta, Georgia. This position requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1