Career guide · North Carolina
How to Become a Female Police Officer in North Carolina
29 active openings· pay $36k–$105k/yr· ~75-day hiring timeline
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Get your free Police Officer readiness assessmentNorth Carolina Police Officer requirements
The core documents and certifications most North Carolina departments expect from police officer candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓Physical agility waiver signed
- ✓CPR / First Aid certification
- ✓Written exam confirmation
- ✓Polygraph authorization form
- ✓Psychological eval clearance
- ✓Background check authorization
Police PAT fitness standards
Physical Agility Test (PAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups (1 min) | 18 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:00 | 13:30 |
| 300-Meter Sprint | 82 sec | 65 sec |
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The North Carolina hiring process
Insight from tracked North Carolina departments like Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
high
Competitiveness
75
Avg. days to hire
900
Est. applicants
Where North Carolina candidates fall short
4 common failure points and 4 insider tips for North Carolina departments are inside the app. Unlock the full hiring intel →
Open police officer jobs in North Carolina
29 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Administrative Technician - Records (5Adams/Night Shift)
Sheriff's Office · 131 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC
Police Officer (Part-Time)
Police · 132 Commerce St., NC
Investigator
Solicitor's Office · Cumming, NC
Deputy Sheriff Pool - 2026
Law Enforcement · 400 West Washington Street Greensboro, NC
Deputy Sheriff Transportation (Certified Law Enforcement ONLY)
Sheriff's Office · 204 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC
Police Officer
Police · 132 Commerce St., NC
Police Officer
Asheville Police Department · Asheville, NC
Police Cadet
Asheville Police Department · Asheville, NC
POLICE OFFICER I, II, III (LATERAL)
Police · Police Dept. (200 E Long Ave), NC
Certified Police Officer (up to $25K hiring incentive)
Police · Police Department Headquarters, NC
Police Officer (122nd Police Academy)
Greensboro Police Department Academy · (Greensboro Police Department ) 100 Police Plaza Greensboro, NC
Police Officer Recruit
Police Department · Police Department, NC
Police Officer
POLICE · Police Department, NC
POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE (POLICE CADET)
Police · Police Dept. (200 E Long Ave), NC
Police Officer Trainee
Police · Greenville, NC
Police Officer Recruit
Police Administrative Services · Raleigh Police Headquarters - 6716 Six Forks Road, NC
BLET CADET - FALL 2026 PRE-PROCESSING with $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
Sheriff's Office · 131 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC
Police Officer
Police · Town of Davidson - Police Department, NC
Police Officer Lateral
Police · Town of Davidson - Police Department, NC
Cumberland County Deputy Sheriff (SWORN) with 2,500 Sign-On Bonus
Sheriff's Office · 131 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC
Deputy Sheriff Detective (CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY)
Sheriff's Office · 131 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC
Police Officer Trainee 2026
Police · Police Department, NC
Police Officer - Information Only
Police · Police Department, NC
Police Cadet Program
Police · Police Department, NC
Police Officer - Sworn Lateral 2026
Police · Police Department, NC
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