Police Officer Recruit

Salary: $61,417.00 – $71,200.00 Annually

Closing Date: 9/2/2026

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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