Career guide · North Carolina
How to Become a Female Police Officer in North Carolina
24 active openings· pay $49k–$105k/yr· ~75-day hiring timeline
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See exactly where you stand against Police PAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
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
24 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Police Officer I
Police · Police Department (New), NC
Investigator (INV3)
Dept. of Licensing · Multiple Locations Statewide, NC
Health Care Investigator 3 (HCI 3) DOH8909
Dept. of Health · Multiple Locations Statewide, NC
DSHS HCLA Adult Protective Services Investigator
Dept. of Social and Health Services · Multiple Locations - Western Washington, NC
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Police Administrative Services · Raleigh Police Headquarters - 6716 Six Forks Road, NC
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ClearanceJobs · Charlotte, NC
Deputy Sheriff - NC BLET Certified
Wake County · Raleigh, NC
DEPUTY SHERIFF LATERAL
Durham County · Durham, NC
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Police Officer
POLICE · Police Department, NC
Crash Assistance Responder
POLICE · Police Department, 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
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Police · 602 E. Main Street, NC
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