As Chief of Police, I’d like to welcome you to our Web site. I am extremely proud of the dedication and expertise our police officers and civilian police professionals bring to our Department on a daily basis, and I am pleased you are taking the time to visit this site to learn more about their efforts.
Raleigh is a dynamic and growing city. Our population increase has been steady and grew by three percent last year, bringing the total population to 385,507 and earning Raleigh the designation of being the 48th largest city in the U. S. In 2008, it was ranked #1 on Forbes Magazine’s “Best Places for Business and Careers” list – and that’s just one of the latest in a long list of top rankings.
Chief Harry P. Dolan
Police Performance Survey
We are conducting a survey for the RAND Corporation to find out how people feel about police services. This is part of a larger federal study by the Justice Department to develop new ways to measure police performance. This survey will take just ten minutes, and your answers will help the Police Department to do a better job of serving the community. Your participation in these interviews is completely voluntary and will not affect any services you get from the police department or any ongoing court case you may have. If you participate, the information you provide will be used only for statistical purposes: Your name will not included on the survey form and will never be used in any report. Your participation in this survey is greatly appreciated!
Join the Department
Right now is an excellent time to join the Raleigh Police Department which today totals 776 sworn officer positions. We are currently hiring: Lateral Entry Experience Officers, BLET-certified Officers, and New Entry-Level Recruits. The starting salary range is $34,281.59 to $52,793.64 based on experience, training, and education.
Eligible lateral entry officers and currently BLET-certified officers will attend a four week orientation academy prior to be assigned to the field training program. RPD officers enjoy attractive benefits packages that include dual retirement programs and free dental, health, and life insurance. And the City provides employees with highly-competitive amounts of vacation and sick time.
In addition, the opportunities for career advancement along a variety paths are nearly endless with the Raleigh Police Department, and you won’t find a better group of professionals to work with than the men and women of this capital city’s police department.
Add it all together and you will see why the RPD is a great place to grow and develop your career. We are looking for driven individuals who wish to take their professionalism to new heights through the wealth of training and educational opportunities available through the Department. Raleigh police officers receive an extensive education in crime prevention, narcotics enforcement, law, forensic science, community affairs, patrol operations and investigations.
Many of our officers and detectives participate in specialty units such as general and specialized criminal investigations, drugs and vice interdiction, K-9 operations, fugitive apprehension squads, family violence work, gang suppression activities, tactical operations, cyber crimes investigation, vehicle crash reconstruction, and others. Our exceptional career advancement opportunities allow RPD officers to go as far as their determination will take them. The opportunities and the choices are here for you.
Our recruits have gone on to handle countless high-priority assignments, lead divisions of the Department, collaborate with federal agencies, and even become chiefs of police in other jurisdictions. I was once a recruit with the RPD, and now I’m extremely honored to lead this team of exemplary individuals.
If you want to join us and begin your exciting career in law enforcement with the Raleigh Police Department, click here to find out more.
For More Information Contact:
Raleigh Police Department
Police Desk
Police Department
110 South McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-996-3335
