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 Jobvite. 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
- Be 20 ½ years of age upon acceptance to a North Carolina Certified Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy.
- Be a United States citizen or a resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship at least one year prior to the date of application
- 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.
- Complete and successfully pass all aspects of the Department-designated North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy within the first ten months.
- Ability to obtain a North Carolina Probationary Police Officer Certification upon completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training.
Applicants must possess one or more of the following:
- An Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or Homeland Security.
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Prior Military Service with an Honorable Discharge from Service.
- Those with full time experience on Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Corrections, or other criminal justice related experience.
- Currently a full-time employee with the Town of Wake Forest.
Starting Salary
- $48,052