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Raleigh Police Department
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Minimum requirements
- 21 by academy graduation; no maximum age. Diploma/GED, U.S./naturalized citizenship, qualifying moral background, license or ability to obtain North Carolina license. Corrected 20/20 vision, no color blindness, and medical/psychological/background suitability. College/military preferred, not required.
Lateral entry
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Recruiting contact
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919-996-1343Hiring outline
- Submit online application for recruiter review.
- Complete reading and physical assessments; successful applicants receive a conditional offer.
- Complete polygraph, supporting documents, background and command-staff oral board.
- Complete psychological, medical, drug and fingerprint screening, then chief approval.
Physical testing
Reading-comprehension test and physical fitness assessment required. Current numeric thresholds and event protocol not established on this page; use agency's linked assessment guidance before testing.
Benefits
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Hiring incentives
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City guidance updated September 17, 2026. Prior service is not required. Current vacancies, pay and application deadlines are not verified.
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What minimum requirements are recorded for Raleigh Police Department?
21 by academy graduation; no maximum age. Diploma/GED, U.S./naturalized citizenship, qualifying moral background, license or ability to obtain North Carolina license. Corrected 20/20 vision, no color blindness, and medical/psychological/background suitability. College/military preferred, not required. These are selected requirements, not the complete current eligibility or disqualifier list.
What salary information is available for Raleigh Police Department?
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What hiring process does Raleigh Police Department describe?
Submit online application for recruiter review. Complete reading and physical assessments; successful applicants receive a conditional offer. Complete polygraph, supporting documents, background and command-staff oral board. Complete psychological, medical, drug and fingerprint screening, then chief approval.
What physical testing information is available for Raleigh Police Department?
Reading-comprehension test and physical fitness assessment required. Current numeric thresholds and event protocol not established on this page; use agency's linked assessment guidance before testing.
Is Raleigh Police Department hiring now?
Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.
When was this Raleigh Police Department research reviewed?
This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-22. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.
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