Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department seeks police trainees

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is accepting applications for the police trainee process now through July 15.

The department offers pay starting at $44,362. Training officers can earn up to $82,192 with a four-year college degree and applicable secondary language experience.

Applications are also being accepted for the lateral process from both in-state and out-of-state police officers interested in transferring to CMPD. Depending on their years of qualified service and education, lateral transfers may start as high as $65,433.

"We have nearly 40 recruits going through the academy now, and we want those numbers to continue growing," CMPD Chief Kerr Putney stated in a release. "We are looking for the best who truly want to serve and be the difference in their community."

Key job benefits include:

$2,500 incentive pay for living in city limits.
Take-home vehicle opportunities.
Education tuition reimbursement and incentive pay.
Six weeks paid parental leave.
Ability for eligible military or veteran personnel to apply for GI Bill benefits.
Incentive pay for second language proficiency.
Two weeks paid vacation.
Paid military leave.

If you are interested in joining the police force, you can apply online at cmpd.org/apply.

For more information about the hiring process, recruiters can be reached at 704-432-1603 during normal business hours.

For general questions or to receive a reminder email for the next open application process, contact Sgt. Miller at dmiller1@cmpd.org.

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