Join the Police Department

Right now is an excellent time to join the Raleigh Police Department which today totals 776 sworn officer positions. We are currently hiring: Lateral Entry Experience Officers, BLET-certified Officers, and New Entry-Level Recruits. The starting salary range is $34,281.59 to $52,793.64 based on experience, training, and education.

Eligible lateral entry officers and currently BLET-certified officers will attend a four week orientation academy prior to be assigned to the field training program. RPD officers enjoy attractive benefits packages that include dual retirement programs and free dental, health, and life insurance. And the City provides employees with highly-competitive amounts of vacation and sick time.

In addition, the opportunities for career advancement along a variety paths are nearly endless with the Raleigh Police Department, and you won't find a better group of professionals to work with than the men and women of this capital city's police department.

Add it all together and you will see why the RPD is a great place to grow and develop your career. We are looking for driven individuals who wish to take their professionalism to new heights through the wealth of training and educational opportunities available through the Department. Raleigh police officers receive an extensive education in crime prevention, narcotics enforcement, law, forensic science, community affairs, patrol operations and investigations.

Many of our officers and detectives participate in specialty units such as general and specialized criminal investigations, drugs and vice interdiction, K-9 operations, fugitive apprehension squads, family violence work, gang suppression activities, tactical operations, cyber crimes investigation, vehicle crash reconstruction, and others. Our exceptional career advancement opportunities allow RPD officers to go as far as their determination will take them. The opportunities and the choices are here for you.

Our recruits have gone on to handle countless high-priority assignments, lead divisions of the Department, collaborate with federal agencies, and even become chiefs of police in other jurisdictions.

If you want to join us and begin your exciting career in law enforcement with the Raleigh Police Department, please click here to learn more or contact us at 919-996-1343.