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Police Hiring Process Updated: May 6, 2020 Jump To: Qualifications Application Process Related Info Police Benefits and Salary Police Career Path Police Hiring Process Police Internship Programs Police: Who We Are Pre Employment Physical Fitness Assessment The Police Academy Qualifications The following standards apply to all candidates for police officer: Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application to the Raleigh Police Academy No maximum age restriction High school graduate or equivalent (GED), college or military preferred United States citizen or naturalized citizen Good character and moral background Licensed driver or able to obtain a valid NC Driver's License 20/20 vision (corrected); applicant cannot be colorblind Meet background, medical and psychological requirements Application Process Complete the Online Application Application is reviewed by Recruiting Unit Reading comprehension test, physical fitness assessment, and polygraph exam Gather all supporting documents including criminal and driving record Background investigation Oral board with command staff (successful applicants will receive a conditional offer of employment) Psychological exam, medical exam, drug screening, and fingerprinting Final approval for hire by the Chief of Police Share Twitter Facebook Email Print Contact rpdrecruitment@raleighnc.gov Lead Department: Police Service Categories: Join Raleigh Police Related News All news Smoke Detectors Installed by RFD Played Key Role in Preventing Tragedy Jan 12, 2021 RFD Steps Up for Woman, 76, Who Lost Everything Jan 11, 2021 Raleigh Fire Department Welcomes 27 New Members Jan 7, 2021 Related Projects All projects Safety Fire Headquarters and Station 1 Replacement Safety Fire Station 11 Renovations Safety Fire Station 14 Replacement Was this page helpful? Yes No Email Comments Would you like to be notified by the City about your feedback? This feedback is reviewed monthly to help us improve our site. For immediate customer service please refer to our staff directory. Leave this field blank