What we do “Our Quality of Service, Your Quality of Life” is what we believe at the City of Asheville. More than a thousand employees in more than 250 positions work each day to bring this quality of service to Asheville residents. We are committed to being the employer of choice in the region and the best local government in North Carolina. If you are a seasoned professional or just beginning your career, we encourage you to join our team. The Human Resources Department provides residents and employees with a full range of services that includes recruitment and selection, competitive pay and benefits, wellness initiatives, training, employee relations, and organizational development. Our employees enjoy a friendly atmosphere and a safe, healthy work environment. If you are interested in such a work place, please review our employment opportunities for a position that is right for you. Click here to view open positions and apply for a job. This page was updated on June 5 2019. ConnectPhysical Address70 Court Plaza, FLoor 6, Asheville, NC 28801Mailing AddressPO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.DirectorPeggy RowePhone828-259-5690Fax828-259-5479Additional LinksStaff Directory Related Services City job opportunities – Fire Department Now Accepting Applications for Firefighter Applications close June 8, Academy starts November 2019 Firefighter Trainee Applicant Hiring Schedule Thank you for your interest in our hiring process for Firefighter Trainee. The Asheville Fire Department’s hiring process is as follows, 2019 dates tentative and subject to change: AFD Physical Ability Testing held at 20 Canoe [...] City job opportunities – Police Department Learn about job opportunities with the Asheville Police Department, including the hiring process and eligibility requirements to become a police officer. City job opportunities – General View open positions at the City of Asheville and how to apply. More Related Services Human Resources News City Manager Debra Campbell names Chris Bailey as Asheville’s next Police Chief Posted on June 13, 2019 by Polly McDaniel After a national search informed by robust input from our local community, City Manager Debra Campbell is excited to announce that Chris Bailey will become Asheville’s next Police Chief. Bailey comes to the City of Asheville from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, where he most recently served as Deputy Chief of the Criminal Investigations Division. The [...] Asheville Police hiring; all interested encouraged to apply Posted on June 13, 2018March 13, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Looking to begin your career in law enforcement or in fire/rescue? Then you’re in luck! The Asheville Police Departments is hiring. But you need to act fast. The APD is hiring for the position of Police Officer Trainee. Testing for this position will be offered on June 23 and 28. The written test will be held at [...] One-stop portal: Press releases, graphics and documents related to APD excessive use of force investigation in one place Posted on April 24, 2018March 13, 2019 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville has gathered all press releases, graphics and documents related to a former Asheville Police officer excessive use of force investigation into this portal on the City of Asheville website. The information relates to an use of excessive force against Johnnie Jermaine Rush by former Officer Christopher Hickman in August 2017. See the links [...] More Human Resources News
City job opportunities – Fire Department Now Accepting Applications for Firefighter Applications close June 8, Academy starts November 2019 Firefighter Trainee Applicant Hiring Schedule Thank you for your interest in our hiring process for Firefighter Trainee. The Asheville Fire Department’s hiring process is as follows, 2019 dates tentative and subject to change: AFD Physical Ability Testing held at 20 Canoe [...]
City job opportunities – Police Department Learn about job opportunities with the Asheville Police Department, including the hiring process and eligibility requirements to become a police officer.
City Manager Debra Campbell names Chris Bailey as Asheville’s next Police Chief Posted on June 13, 2019 by Polly McDaniel After a national search informed by robust input from our local community, City Manager Debra Campbell is excited to announce that Chris Bailey will become Asheville’s next Police Chief. Bailey comes to the City of Asheville from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, where he most recently served as Deputy Chief of the Criminal Investigations Division. The [...]
Asheville Police hiring; all interested encouraged to apply Posted on June 13, 2018March 13, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Looking to begin your career in law enforcement or in fire/rescue? Then you’re in luck! The Asheville Police Departments is hiring. But you need to act fast. The APD is hiring for the position of Police Officer Trainee. Testing for this position will be offered on June 23 and 28. The written test will be held at [...]
One-stop portal: Press releases, graphics and documents related to APD excessive use of force investigation in one place Posted on April 24, 2018March 13, 2019 by Polly McDaniel The City of Asheville has gathered all press releases, graphics and documents related to a former Asheville Police officer excessive use of force investigation into this portal on the City of Asheville website. The information relates to an use of excessive force against Johnnie Jermaine Rush by former Officer Christopher Hickman in August 2017. See the links [...]