Now Accepting Applications for Sheriff Appointment In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §§ 162-2 and 162-5, the Board of Commissioners will appoint a qualified resident to serve the remainder of the term. Qualifications include: - The applicant is at least 21 years of age.
- The applicant has not been convicted of a felony in any state.
- The applicant is a qualified voter in Cumberland County.
Application Process Residents who meet the legal qualifications to serve as Sheriff under NC General Statute 162-2 are invited to submit application materials to the Board of Commissioners. Required Materials - Letter of interest, including eligibility statement
- Resume
- The valid disclosure statement of no felony convictions or expungements, issued within 90 days prior to the appointment, prepared by the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 17E of the General Statutes.
- Any additional information the applicant wishes to include
Application Submission - Submit seven complete copies, one for each Commissioner
- Hand-deliver to: Andrea Tebbe, Clerk to the Board Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 5th Floor 117 Dick St., Fayetteville, N.C.
- Deadline: 5 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2025
Appointment Meeting The Board will determine their appointment choice during the first meeting in August. - Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
- Time: 9 a.m.
- Location: Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St., Fayetteville, N.C. Room 118
- Note: Applicants who have submitted all required materials will have the opportunity to speak before the Board at this meeting.
For questions regarding the process, contact the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, Andrea Tebbe, at 910‑678‑7771, email atebbe@cumberlandcountync.gov or visit cumberlandcountync.gov/commissioners. |