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Law Enforcement Acreditation

Hiring Steps

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The application process from start to finish may take three to five months. Successful completion of this process does not guarantee employment. The Fayetteville Police Department reserves the right to hire any candidate from the list depending on the department's needs. The Fayetteville Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.

New Applicants -

1. Complete an online application with an Authorization Form

2. Successfully complete a Criminal History and Driving History Review

3. Pass a written examination - A passing score is a minimum of 70% overall (Stanard & Associates, Inc.)

4. Successfully complete the Police Officer Physical Ability Test (POPAT, modified pre-BLET version)

5. Complete an oral Interview

6. Submit to a background Investigation

7. Complete a CVSA Examination

8. Pass a physical examination administered by a practicing physician in the State of North Carolina, to include vision, color blindness and drug testing.

9. Complete a psychological evaluation

10. Complete the Chief's Interview

Reinstated Police Officer -

Former Fayetteville Police Officers who left the department in good standing are eligible for reinstatement. Applicants who have not been gone for longer than one year and still hold a current law enforcement certificate or those that have not had an expired law enforcement certificate longer than 3 years can be hired as Law Enforcement Officers. Applicants with a break in service longer than one year should be aware that you’ll have to make up hours in BLET based on the Training and Standards Commission requirements and be able to pass the State Exam. Former Fayetteville Police Officers need complete the following hiring steps:

1. Complete an on-line application. Include a letter of request if you are seeking reinstatement. You must meet all of City of Fayetteville's Reinstatement Policy requirements. Reinstatement is a privilege and not a guarantee.

2. Complete an oral interview.

3. Submit to a background investigation, including criminal history and driving history, that covers the period of time since date of resignation.

4. Complete a CVSA Examination

5. Pass a physical examination administered by a practicing physician in the State of North Carolina, to include vision, color blindness and drug testing

6. Complete a psychological evaluation

Lateral Transfers - Effective February 1, 2023