Requirements

Fayetteville Police Department Officers are entrusted with the responsibility to keep our cities safe from crime and corruption. Therefore, a history of ethical and moral behavior is of the utmost importance. Your background will be looked at very closely. Applicants who have a history of unethical or immoral behavior will not be hired. You will be subjected to an intensive background evaluation, which will include, but is not limited to, the following:* Your past behavior and the choices you have made must demonstrate positive traits that will support your candidacy for Police Officer and reflect favorably on your character.

* You must have a history of lawful conduct.

* You must possess high standards of honesty and integrity as demonstrated by your dealings with individuals and organizations. Falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting information on any document or during the selection process will be closely scrutinized.

* You must respect the rights of all people and have an appreciation for the diversity that characterizes the City of Fayetteville. A history of domestic violence, physical altercations, or discourteous, abusive, or violent treatment of others may indicate a lack of self-discipline, unwillingness or inability to cooperate, or a disregard for the rights of others.

* You must have a history of making responsible choices regarding the use of drugs and alcohol. Please call to discuss your drug history prior to applying if you have used drugs to determine if you are a suitable applicant.

* Your employment and military (if applicable) histories must demonstrate the motivation and success-orientation needed to succeed as a Police Officer.

* Your financial and driving records must demonstrate responsible decisions and appropriate behavior. Please call to discuss your driving history prior to applying if you have recent charges or convictions to determine if you are a suitable applicant.

1. Must be a United States Citizen.

2. Must be a High School Graduate or have a GED. Original high school diploma or original GED with minimum total score of 225, and a minimum of 35 points for each section, required at time of application.

3. Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application submission.

4. Must possess a valid driver's license and have been licensed to drive for a minimum of one year, with no loss of license within the past year and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville Driving Standard. Must possess a North Carolina driver's license prior to beginning the Police Academy.

5. Veterans must provide proof of military service (DD-214). If currently in the military, the applicant must provide a letter from the military indicating ETS date.

6. Must be of good moral character with no record of conviction by any local, state, federal, or military court of a felony or Class A or Class B misdemeanors as defined by the Training and Standards Commission (.0111 ).

7. Must satisfactorily complete the steps listed in the Hiring Process.

Automatic Disqualifiers

Drug Use-

Marijuana: Can not have used it in any capacity within the last 12 months.

Schedule 1,2,&3 Drugs: Can not have used it within the last 5 to 10 years. Disqualification is based on a case by case basis. Contact the recruiter if you have any questions. A list of what drugs are included in Schedule 1, 2, & 3 can be found by clicking here and scrolling down to review each Schedule.

Criminal History-

In terms of criminal history, The NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Commission specifically requires that such Officers “shall not have committed or been convicted of:
(1) a felony; 
(2) a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; 
(3) a crime or unlawful act defined as a "Class B misdemeanor" within the five year period prior to the date of certification ; 
(4) a crime or unlawful act defined as a "Class B Misdemeanor" occurring after the date of certification; 
(5) four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class B misdemeanors" regardless of the date of conviction; 
(6) four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class A misdemeanors" except the applicant may be employed if the last conviction occurred more than two years prior to the date of certification or 
(7) a combination of four or more Class A Misdemeanor or Class B Misdemeanor regardless of the date;
(8) for personnel who are authorized to carry a firearm in the execution of their duties, an offense that, pursuant to 18 USC 922(g)(8), would prohibit the possession of a firearm or ammunition.
All Misdemeanors in North Carolina that are not in the Class B Misdemeanor manual are therefore considered Class A Misdemeanors for the above requirements. For a list of all Class B Misdemeanors click here.

Dwi-

Will not be eligible until 3 years from the date of disposition.