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GoLawEnforcement.com

Police Officer Recruit

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $61,417–$71,200/yr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: Raleigh, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 14 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$68,993 / year median in North Carolina

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Police Officer Recruit Job Type:

Full Time Raleigh, NC Raleigh Police Department Salary:

$61,417.00 - $71,200.00

Annually Closing Date:

3/3/2027

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 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/fulltime/jobs/5470380/police-officer-recruit Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam