The CMPD has a long history of excellence borne out of a commitment to making Charlotte one of the safest large cities in the United States. You will not find a police department with more pride, more talent or more integrity. We invite you to experience what we do – and the difference you can make as a member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
The men and women of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department proudly serve more than 750,000 residents in the 21st largest city in the country. While our community is diverse — different socio-economic, religious, political and ethnic backgrounds – the residents all demand excellence from our officers. We demand the same of ourselves.
We appreciate your interest, and encourage you to consider the CMPD as the place to pursue an exciting and fulfilling career as a police officer.
The Recruiting Section is responsible for the processing and selection of all new Police Officers for our agency. The Recruiting Staff, under the supervision of Captain Gerald Smith, processes more than 1,200 applications each year. Each application considered takes approximately twelve weeks to complete. See
What A Life! you can have as a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer!
