Police Officer — Competitive Pay, Education Bonuses & Benefits

City of Fayetteville, North Carolina; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Education incentives

Uniforms and equipment

Special assignments

Job summary

City of Fayetteville, North Carolina is seeking qualified police officers. Inexperienced applicants may join the January 2027 academy, with BLET certified candidates considered, and lateral officers processed continuously with credit for prior similar experience.

The city emphasizes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Applicants will undergo screening, testing, interviews and background checks, followed by required medical and psychological examinations.

Qualifications

• Inexperienced applicants may attend the January 2027 Academy.
• BLET certified candidates are eligible for consideration.
• Lateral Officers applications are processed continuously with credit for prior similar law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Selection process includes application screening, written test, physical agility test, a panel interview and a background investigation.
• Selected candidates must complete psychological, polygraph and medical examinations prior to hire.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job description

City of Fayetteville, North Carolina is seeking qualified police officers. Inexperienced applicants may join the January 2027 academy, with BLET certified candidates considered, and lateral officers processed continuously with credit for prior similar experience.

The city emphasizes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Applicants will undergo screening, testing, interviews and background checks, followed by required medical and psychological examinations.