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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