Police Officer

Police Officer Position

The Fayetteville Police Department is currently accepting applications for :

Inexperienced applicants Applicants hired as inexperienced Police Officers will attend the January 2026 Academy.

BLET certified candidates

Lateral Officers Applications will be processed continuously for consideration. Applicants being considered for lateral hire may be credited on the step plan based on the actual number of years of law enforcement experience.

The City of Fayetteville offers a competitive salary and benefits package to law enforcement officers. Information regarding the salary and benefits are listed below.

Salary $50,555.00 - $84,585.00 per year - Experienced police officer's starting salary to be determined by the applicant's previous certified full-time law enforcement experience. Incentives include :

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Education incentives : BA Degree - $3,000 / year, AS Degree - $1,500 / year
• Uniforms and state of the art equipment provided
• Opportunities for specialized assignments
• And much more

To learn more about incentives offered by the City of Fayetteville, visit www.joinfaypd.com. By visiting this site, you may also find detailed information on requirements and the hiring process. Orientation is not mandatory, but strongly recommended before submitting an application.

Selection process will include an initial application screening, a written test, a physical agility test, a panel interview, and a background investigation. Selected candidates must also complete psychological, polygraph, and medical examinations prior to hire.

An Equal Opportunity Employer