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NC DA&CS Chief of Police pay range

State of North Carolina · class code 32000533

$61,275 to $104,168 per year$61,275$104,168MINIMUM · MIDPOINT $82,722 · MAXIMUM

Published per year range, State of North Carolina

Class code
32000533
Pay group
SW08
Pay unit
Year
State
North Carolina

Class specification

The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.

What the state says the job is

This is security, administrative, and supervisory work coordinating various security operations for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The position provides security for the Commissioner, oversees security coverage at the State Fair, for the main Agriculture Building on Edenton Street in downtown Raleigh, the Raleigh's Farmer's Market, and provides law enforcement assistance and review for other divisions within the Department. The position coordinates police, fire, and emergency medical service coverage for all events; performs internal training and staff development; evaluates security equipment needs; prepares grant applications concerning security needs; conducts criminal background checks on applicants as requested; and represents the agency at court functions.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of law enforcement procedures, applicable state and local laws, and institutional rules and regulations. Considerable knowledge of investigative and interrogative practices and procedures. Basic knowledge of basic fire prevention and control techniques and ability to apply these in an emergency. Basic knowledge of first aid principles and techniques. Working knowledge and skill in the use of firearms. Ability to act quickly and intelligently and to maintain command in an emergency. Ability to train and supervise subordinate security officers. Ability to interpret and enforce institutional policies, traffic and parking regulations. Ability to express oneself clearly in ...

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in police or security work, including one year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special requirements

Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. <h2

Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.

Where this comes from

North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.

Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.

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