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Police Officer Recruit

City of Raleigh North Carolina
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026


PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING
THERE ARE TWO (2) PARTS TO THE APPLICATION: THE ONLINE NEOGOV QUESTIONS AND THE RALEIGH PD APPLICATION. THE RALEIGH PD APPLICATION MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.
   
Before clicking to "APPLY" for this position, please follow the instructions below to complete steps 1 and 2 before submitting your online application:

1. Download and complete the Raleigh PD Application (Download PDF reader) and save it to your computer.
  
2. Upload the completed application into the Attachments section of your NeoGov account.
  
The Raleigh Police Department is searching for qualified individuals who want to join our corps of law enforcement professionals. Our organization is proud of our professionalism, our values and providing the best services to the citizens of Raleigh.
  
You may be contacted by telephone or email and asked to submit all required documentation if you are selected to proceed further in the process. Once contacted, it is strongly suggested that applicants submit all necessary documentation as soon as possible to prevent any delay in processing your application. Lack of documentation might prevent you from proceeding further in the application process.
  
Although the Raleigh Police Department continuously accepts applications, to be considered for the upcoming Academy, your Neogov electronic application must be submitted as soon possible. Applications received after the deadline will be evaluated for the next academy (date TBD).
  
Work Locations:
Raleigh Police Headquarters - 6716 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Police Law Enforcement Training Center - 2320 Law Enforcement Drive, Raleigh, NC



The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


  • Protects life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances

  • Patrols assigned areas

  • Responds to calls for police service

  • Conducts preliminary and follow-up criminal and traffic investigations

  • Conducts interviews

  • Prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities

  • Apprehends criminals and testifies in court

  • Work requires extensive contact with outside agencies and the general public

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent 
  • United States citizen or naturalized citizen
  • Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the Raleigh Police Academy
  • Must have a valid Driver's License
  • Vision corrected to 20/20 and cannot be colorblind

Lateral-entry officers are eligible to earn a starting salary of up to $66,124.00.

For more information about the Raleigh Police Department, please visit www.joinraleighpd.org.
 
***As initial communication will be made through email, please ensure your email address is typed correctly on your application. Also, please remember to check your spam folder frequently for messages regarding the hiring process.***

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
 
Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise.

Salary : $61,417 - $71,200

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