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Police Recruitment


Raleigh is a great city with an outstanding police force, and the Raleigh Police Department offers wide ranging career possibilities to qualified applicants. The Raleigh Police Department is seeking responsible and dedicated individuals who are interested in a career in law enforcement. As a Raleigh police officer, you will work to protect lives and property through general police duties as well as have the opportunity to develop your skills in specialized fields.

Experienced Officers Wanted
Lateral Entry Program:
Currently, the Department is seeking responsible and dedicated individuals
who are interested in lateral entry police officer positions. Starting pay is based
upon experience, training, and education. Starting Salary Range $33,955 to $50,283.

Lateral entry police officers will participate in an orientation training academy
lasting approximately four weeks. The start date is July 21, 2008.

A few of the specialized fields are noted below:

K-9 Squad

Drug Enforcement Unit

Mounted Unit

D.A.R.E.

Selective Enforcement

Motorcycle Unit

Bicycle Patrol

School Resource Officer

Threat Assessment

BAT Team

Special Victims Unit

Fugitive Task Force


Applications are now being accepted
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For More Information Contact:
Travis Keith
Personnel Sergeant
Police Department
4501 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 124
Raleigh, NC 27615
919-713-4198