Any questions regarding recruitment should be directed to:

North Carolina Central University

Human Resources Department

1801 Fayetteville Street

Durham, NC 27707

919-530-6334

Check for open positions at: NCCU Employment

View our Recruitment Brochure

Qualifications for Police Officer

To be considered for employment, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Age 21 years by Graduation from BLET
• Be a United States Citizen
• Submit to and pass an extensive back ground investigations
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological screening
• Uncorrected Vision 20/100 correctable to 20/30 with no color blindness
• No Felony or DWI convictions
• Valid Drivers License

Benefits

• 10 Paid holidays per year
• 12 Vacation days per year or more based on service
• 12 sick days per year, accumulated indefinitely
• Two weeks of military leave per year
• Uniforms and equipment furnished (except shoes)

Selection Process

North Carolina Central University Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply. Candidates must succeed in all of the following areas:

• Interview
• Background Investigation
• Approval by Chief of Police
• Physical Fitness Test
• Medical Examination
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Drug Screening
• Completed Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) or be able to complete BLET

If hired as a police officer, the recruit will then attend a comprehensive training program leading to Law Enforcement certification in North Carolina. Recruits who are already certified will be assigned for six weeks with an experienced officer for on the job training.

We offer a starting salary of $31,850 to $40,196. Officers with prior police training and experience are eligible for a higher salary. The State offers a comprehensive benefits package.

If positions are open, download an application:

Application.pdf and Continuation Page.pdf