Get NC Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Secondary Employment Application 2011-2023

Selected applicants will complete a 25-week training academy. During this academy, new hires will be paid employees of the City of Charlotte and will receive Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).

Officer Requirements Overview Age 19 to be hired for position of police recruit. Applicant must have U.S. citizenship or be a naturalized citizen. Completion of high school or GED (some college preferred) - transcripts required. Meet credit requirements.

Selected applicants will complete a 25-week training academy. During this academy, new hires will be paid employees of the City of Charlotte and will receive Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).

Conviction of a felony or other serious crime. Refusal to submit to a pre-employment polygraph, psychological evaluation, medical examination and urinalysis drug test. Use of marijuana within two years from the date of application for employment. Use of any other illegal drug, including misuse of prescription drugs.

To become a Charlotte police officer, candidates must reside within 45 miles of CMPD headquarters, be a US citizen at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or a GED, and have a valid driver's license with at least two years of driving experience.

To become a Charlotte police officer, candidates must reside within 45 miles of CMPD headquarters, be a US citizen at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or a GED, and have a valid driver's license with at least two years of driving experience.

Be a United States citizen. Have or be able to obtain a North Carolina OR South Carolina Driver's License (depende​nt on your state of residence) AND have a minimum of 2 years driving experience, using a VALID driver's license. Have not committed or been convicted of a felony.

With 13 different divisions and specialized positions, CMPD offers exceptional room for growth. Entry level pay for police officers starts at $51,465, and can earn up to $90,017. Veterans may be eligible to receive VA benefits and supplements.