Police Officer Recruit
Salary
$61,417.00 - $71,200.00 Annually
Location
Raleigh Police Headquarters - 6716 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00326
Department
Police Administrative Services
Opening Date
05/28/2026
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
Job Description
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:
Download and complete the Raleigh PD Application (Download PDF reader) and save it to your computer.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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Are you a U.S. born or Naturalized citizen? For assistance with citizenship questions, visit http://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship
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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)
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By September 2026 will you have had a valid driver's license for 2 full years?
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Please select your highest level of education completed.
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Are you at least 21 years of age?
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Have you ever committed or been convicted of a hit and run?
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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?
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Have you acquired 7 or more points on your license within 3 years from the date of your application?
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Have you ever committed or been convicted of the offense of death by motor vehicle?
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Have you acquired 5 or more points on your drivers license within 1 year from the date of your application?
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Have you ever sped to elude arrest?
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Have you been convicted of a felony?
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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?
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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.
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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/
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Have you committed 4 or more Class B Misdemeanors regardless of dates?
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I have completed my Raleigh PD Application (F3 Personal History Statement and Pre-Employment Polygraph Questionnaire) and have uploaded it to the attachments section.
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Have you been a participant in any of the following programs?
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What encouraged you to apply for this opportunity?
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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.
Required Question
Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina
Address 222 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Website https://raleighnc.gov