The following is a general progression of the application process and will indicate where a candidate is in the hiring process:
- Complete an application of employment for the Town of Wake Forest online through NEOGOV. A North Carolina Training and Standards Personal History Statement (F3) will not be required as part of the initial application process;
- Pre-screening of applications for disqualifying offenses or conduct;
- Entry level written and physical agility testing will be conducted;
- Submission of F-3 and supplemental paperwork for all applicants proceeding to panel interview;
- Panel interview;
- Truth Verification Examination;
- Comprehensive Background Investigation;
- Extension of conditional offer for qualified applicants with command interview; and
- Physical examination, psychological fitness testing and drug screening.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, applicants with university or college degrees are highly desired
- Must possess or obtain a valid Class C North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles driver's license prior to employment
- Not have any felony, domestic violence or misdemeanor assault convictions
- Be able to possess a firearm in the State of North Carolina legally
- Pass a pre-employment physical agility test
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Meet the written, physical, and psychological background standards set by North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission for probationary police officers.
- To be considered for employment as a Police Officer I, all applicants must possess a valid law enforcement certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, or Sheriff’s equivalent, or be enrolled in a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program. In addition, officers certified in another state with a minimum of two years’ experience may apply.
Additional Benefits
- Career ladder program
- Wellness / physical fitness program
- Outer Carriers
- Facial Hair*
- Tattoos*
Take home patrol car program - 40 mile radius from 301 Brooks Street, Wake Forest NC ***Must reside in North Carolina***
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*Within Policy Guidelines
Police Officer Starting Salaries Based on Experience
- $65,093 - No prior sworn law enforcement experience
- $66,720 - Minimum of three years' prior full-time sworn law enforcement experience
- $68,347 - Five years' or more of prior full-time sworn law enforcement experience.
Additions to Salaries
- 2.5% - Associate's degree
- 5% - Bachelor's degree
- 7.5% - Master's degree
- 2.5% - NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Advanced Certificate
- 5% - Automatic salary increase after six months of employment with the Town of Wake Forest
- 5% - Fluent in Spanish
- $1000 - Wellness bonus for "Superior" performance of POPAT (Police Officer's Physical Abilities Test) three times a year
Pay Scale
| Officer | Minimum | Midlevel | Maximum | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer I | $65,535 | $79,878 | $94,221 | |||
| Police Officer II | $68,762 | $83,848 | $98,933 | |||
| Officer First Class | $71,765 | $87,946 | $104,127 | |||
| Master Officer | $71,765 | $87,946 | $104,127 | |||
| Senior Officer | $76,598 | $93,486 | $110,373 | |||
| Supervisor | Minimum | Midlevel | Maximum | |||
| Corporal | $82,591 | $101,587 | $120,583 | |||
| Sergeant | $88,785 | $109,206 | $129,626 | |||
| Lieutenant | $95,719 | $120,127 | $144,536 | |||
| Captain | $105,291 | $132,140 | $158,989 |
Patrol Schedule
Our Patrol Division currently operates under a hybrid of the Modified Dupont schedule. Two shifts work permanent-days and nights and the other two shifts currently rotate every 28 days between days and nights. Shift rebid currently will occur every January. ***The current schedule is still in a trial phase and could be subject to change.***