Police Officer Recruit Salary $61,417.00 - $71,200.00 Annually
Location: Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00326
Department: Police Administrative Services
Opening Date: 03/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Hiring Range: $61,417.00 - $66,300.00
Description 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
Duties and Responsibilities 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.
Work Requirements Work requires extensive contact with outside agencies and the general public.
Typical Qualifications
Additional Information 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:
Benefits When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future. To find out about the Citys benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
Eligibility The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
Application Questions 01 Are you a U.S. born or Naturalized citizen? For assistance with citizenship questions, visit http://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship Yes No 02 Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED? The following links will help verify if your high school education is from an accredited school. http://www.advanc-ed.org/ (accredited high schools) http://ww.ncdnpe.org/ (non-public/home-schools) Yes No 03 By September 2026 will you have had a valid driver's license for 2 full years? Yes No 04 Please select your highest level of education completed. Some high school High school diploma (or GED) Some college Associates degree Bachelors degree Masters degree PhD or other professional degree 05 Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes No 06 Have you ever committed or been convicted of a hit and run? Yes No 07 Have you committed or been convicted an act proscribed by 18 USC 922(g)(8) (persons who are subject to domestic violence protection orders) which would prohibit the possession of a firearm? Yes No 08 Have you acquired 7 or more points on your license within 3 years from the date of your application? Yes No 09 Have you ever committed or been convicted of the offense of death by motor vehicle? Yes No 10 Have you acquired 5 or more points on your drivers license within 1 year from the date of your application? Yes No 11 Have you ever sped to elude arrest? Yes No 12 Have you been convicted of a felony? Yes No 13 Have you committed or been charged and/or convicted of a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than 2 years? Yes No 14 Have you committed 4 or more Class A Misdemeanors within 2 years of your application? A Class A Misdemeanor is any misdemeanor not designated as a Blass B according to the Class B Misdemeanor manual. Yes No 15 Have you committed or been convicted of a Class B Misdemeanor within 5 years of the date of your application? The following link will permit you to view a list of Class B Misdemeanors: https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/training-certification-programs/basic-law-enforcement-training/ Yes No 16 Have you committed 4 or more Class B Misdemeanors regardless of dates? Yes No 17 I have completed my Raleigh PD Application (F3 Personal History Statement and Pre-Employment Polygraph Questionnaire) and have uploaded it to the attachments section. Yes No 18 Have you been a participant in any of the following programs? RPD Volunteer RPD Explorer RPD Charm School RPD Student Police Academy RPD Athletic Programs RPD Internship No, I have not participated in any of the programs listed above.
19 What encouraged you to apply for this opportunity? Television Radio Community Event Recruiter Job Fair Department Reputation Friend (non-RPD) Joinraleighpd.org City of Raleigh Website Other website Printed Material Billboard None Provided
20 All statements are subject to verification and any incorrect statements or omissions may bar or remove you from employment with the City of Raleigh. Truthful statements to any item requested will not necessarily exclude you from consideration. During the course of the hiring process, you will be asked to answer many questions and to provide much information about your life. We expect you to tell the truth at all times and we expect you to maintain a high level of integrity. If you lie, provide false information, or engage in deception during any part of the application process, you will be eliminated from further consideration immediately. I agree that the information I have provided is true. I understand that any false statements or misrepresentation could prevent any further consideration for employment with the Raleigh Police Department. I have read and understand this statement
Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina Address 222 W. Hargett St. Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601 Website https://raleighnc.gov