The process to become a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer is challenging. There are a lot of different things that a successful applicant must complete before he or she is invited to become a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Recruit.
Follow these steps. As you read, click on the different links in each step to learn more detail about that step. As always, please contact a member of the
Recruitment Staff if you have questions.
Step Two: Visit your medical doctor. You must have the
Medical Release Form signed by a physician
BEFORE you can sign up to take the Written Test and the JRPAT.
Step Three: Practice, practice, practice for the Job Related Physical Ability Test (JRPAT). Visit
this page to learn how to set the test up anywhere and how to practice for the different sections of the test.
Step Four: Gather necessary
documents that you will need if you apply.
Step Five: Choose a test date and call us at 704-432-1603 or toll free 877-525-6145 to sign up.
Step Six: Show up on your appointed day and pass the tests! IMPORTANT: You must show up on your scheduled test date. If you cannot make the appointment, please call to cancel to avoid being disqualified from re-applying for a full year.
Step Seven: When you pass the DELPOE Written Exam & the JRPAT, you will receive instructions, by e-mail, on completing an on-line application. If you prefer, you will receive an application by mail.
Step Eight: Complete the application.
Make sure you read everything carefully. Complete every item. Return it to the CMPD Recruitment Unit with the
required documents.
Step Nine: Review of your application. If you have not heard from an Academy staff member two weeks after returning the application,
call us to inquire about the status of your application.
Step Ten: When your application is accepted, you will be invited to complete:
- A recorded oral interview
- Polygraph test
- Psychological test
Note:
- Out of State applicants may have appointments within a one to two day period.
- You must pass the interview portion of the process before continuing on to the polygraph and psychological tests.
Step Eleven: We will conduct your
- Background Investigation
- Contact your references
- Assemble a background summary to be reviewed by a CMPD Chain of Command.
Final candidates' background summaries will be presented to the Civil Service Board for final approval for hire. During this time, you may be scheduled to take an extensive medical exam and drug screen.
Step Twelve: Once you have successfully progessed through the steps, you will be scheduled for the appropriate recruit training class. Welcome to the CMPD!
