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Police Officer Recruit

City of Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/1/2025

Salary : $55,000.00 Annually

Location : Raleigh, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2024-00611

Department : Police Field Operations

Opening Date : 12 / 03 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 1 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Hiring Range : $55,000.00

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 :

1. Download and complete the 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).

Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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

  • 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
  • Ability to obtain a valid NC Driver's License
  • Vision corrected to 20 / 20 and cannot be colorblind
  • 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 .

  • 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.

    Note :

    This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

    The City of Raleigh is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The City of Raleigh is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, pre-employment testing or interview process, please contact a member of the Recruiting Unit as soon as possible to allow for sufficient time for the interactive process to take place.

    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 City's 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.

    Are you a U.S. born or Naturalized citizen? For assistance with citizenship questions, visit http : / / www.uscis.gov / us-citizenship

    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)

    Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire?

    Have you acquired 5 or more points on your driver's license within 1 year from the date of your application?

    Have you acquired 7 or more points on your license within 3 years from the date of your application?

    Have you ever sped to elude arrest?

    Have you ever committed or been convicted of the offense of death by motor vehicle?

    Have you been convicted of a felony?

    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?

    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.

    Have you committed or been convicted of a Class B Misdemeanor within 5 years of the date of yourapplication? 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 /

    Have you committed 4 or more Class B Misdemeanors regardless of dates?

    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?

    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
  • I have completed my Raleigh PD Application (F3 Personal History Statement and Pre-Employment Polygraph Questionnaire) and have uploaded it to the attachments section.

    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.
  • What encouraged you to apply for this opportunity?

  • Television
  • Radio
  • Community Event
  • Recruiter
  • Job Fair
  • Department Reputation
  • Friend (non-RPD)
  • Friend (RPD)
  • Joinraleighpd.org
  • City of Raleigh Website
  • Other website
  • Printed Material
  • Billboard
  • None Provided
  • Have you ever committed or been convicted of a hit and run?

    Are you at least 21 years of age?

    Required Question

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