Police Officer

Wake Forest, NC
Wake Forest Police Department

Salary: $56,778

Requirements:

  • Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, applicants with university or college degrees are highly desired.
  • Must possess or obtain a valid Class C North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles driver’s license prior to employment.
  • Not have any felony, domestic violence or misdemeanor assault convictions.
  • Be able to possess a firearm in the State of North Carolina legally.
  • Pass a pre-employment physical agility test.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Meet the written, physical, and psychological background standards set by North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission for probationary police officers.
  • To be considered for employment as a Police Officer I, all applicants must possess a valid law enforcement certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, or Sheriff’s equivalent, or be enrolled in a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program. In addition, officers certified in another state with a minimum of two years’ experience may apply.