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CMPD Recruitment & Training
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Charlotte Police & Fire Training Academy: 1770 Shopton Road, Charlotte NC 28217-2937 704-432-1603 or 1-877-525-6145
Get driving Directions to the Academy.
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.
Join the Force, Become A CMPD Officer...
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is looking for a few good men and women to join the ranks of the largest metropolitan police department between Washington, DC and Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more about Becoming a Police Officer!
We understand the importance of having a workforce that represents the community we serve, to include minorities and women. Here's a sample of what we have to offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Training & Equipment Provided
- Medical/Dental Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement & Incentive for language skills
- Steady Employment in a Challenging Career Field
We invite you to Ride Along with an officer, learn about Internships, Volunteering or talk with a Recruiter about opportunities available as a CMPD Officer.
Are you a woman interested in learning more about Police Work? Find out more here. . .
Are you a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in North Carolina or another state? The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is considering qualified, certified law enforcement officers for our Lateral Entry Program. Contact Recruitment Staff for more information!
Thinking of Joining Our Department? Compare Charlotte’s Cost of Living With Other Municipalities. Use the Cost of Living Wizard to calculate your estimate.
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Recruitment
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. Please direct any e-mail questions to Recruitment Staff.
Training
The Recruit Training Unit is coordinated by a Sergeant and two officers. Instructors are drawn from a bank of more than 120 officers and civilians assigned in different divisions throughout the department.
Over the last 30 years, the quality and duration of training has increased a great deal. Currently, the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program lasts 22 weeks and consists of 903 hours of training. This is a great deal more than the 604 hours the State of North Carolina requires. The curriculum includes topics such as Cultural Diversity, Effective Communication and Computer Proficiency, in addition to the traditional law enforcement training that they receive. Please direct any e-mail questions to the Training Staff.
Follow these links to get answers to your questions:
View the Charotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Programs for:
Do you have what it takes to become the best?
For more information: Call locally: 704-432-1603 or toll free: 1-877-525-6145
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