Press Release
Town of Tabor City – Police Chief Position Announcement
The Town of Tabor City is pleased to announce the opening of its search for a new Chief of Police. This is a vital leadership position within our community, and we invite qualified law enforcement professionals to apply and help guide the Tabor City Police Department into the future.
Police Chief Job Posting
Deadline to Submit: October 22, 2025
Projected Offer Date: November 7, 2025
Projected Training Period: December 8-23, 2025
Projected Appointment as Chief of Police: January 2, 2026
Overview
The Town of Tabor City is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to serve as its next Chief of Police.
Reporting directly to the Town Manager, this is a critical leadership role responsible for the management of 8 full-time officers and 1 civilian position and all department operations. The ideal candidate will be a strong, community-oriented leader with a proven track record in law enforcement and a vision for organizational development.
Why Tabor City?
Tabor City is an opportunity for the aspiring law enforcement professional to make a meaningful difference in a community in pursuit of responsible growth that preserves community character while advancing health, safety, and economic opportunity.
About Tabor City
Tabor City, North Carolina prominently sits on US 701 in the southeast corner of the state in Columbus County. The municipality has a population of 3,781, an area of approximately 3.5 square miles, 40 miles of road, and is located within 30 minutes of both Myrtle Beach, SC and Brunswick County, NC. Tabor City is home to Lake Tabor, a privately owned water body created by a publicly owned recreational dam.
Tabor City Police Department
Tabor City Police Department has an annual operating budget of $1,185,090 with 8 full-time officers funded, a Chief of Police, and 1 Civilian position, accounting for 32% of general fund appropriations. Average compensation of sworn officers is $53,141.25.
Application Procedure
A complete application will include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
- References
Please submit completed applications by any of the following methods:
By Mail:
Town of Tabor City
Attn: Josh Ward, Town Manager
PO Box 655
Tabor City, NC 28463
In Person:
Town of Tabor City
Attn: Josh Ward, Town Manager
1108 E 5th Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
By Email:
[email protected]
Selection Process and Timeline
- Application Deadline – October 22, 2025 by 12:00PM
- Virtual Interviews – October 28-30, 2025
- In-Person Interviews – November 3, 2025 from 6PM to 8:30PM
- Date of Offer – November 7, 2025
- Start Date as Assistant Chief of Police – December 8, 2025
- Appointment as Chief – January 2, 2026
If fewer than 6 applications have been submitted at the time of the application deadline, an extension will be issued.