Recruiting & Employment
Recruiting Open Houses Remain Suspended; DPD Still Accepting Job Applications for Police Academy
Although Recruiting Open Houses and in-person recruitment activities are suspended due to COVID-19, the Durham Police Department (DPD) Recruiting Unit is accepting applications for police officer positions. Here are several ways interested applicants can engage with DPD Recruiting Officers while adhering to the stay-at-home order:
- Fill out a City application through NEOGOV on DPD’s Recruiting page (https://durhamnc.gov/157/Recruiting-Employment)
- Email a DPD Recruiter below to receive an applicant packet, and ask any questions you have about the process:
- Submit your completed applicant packet to the DPD Recruiting Unit.
When in-person applicant testing and interviews resume, applicants will be eligible to quickly move into the next stages of the hiring process and potentially be a part of an upcoming police academy.
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Benefits
Obtain benefits information for all positions within the Durham Police Department.
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Disqualifiers
Learn more information on what items or actions may disqualify your candidacy for becoming an officer.
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Durham Police Academy
The Durham Police Department is dedicated to hiring and training officers who represent the best the law enforcement profession has to offer. Only after an extensive pre-employment process do we even start to mold a recruit into a professional, dedicated officer.
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Hiring Process
Access information on the hiring process for positions within the Durham Police Department.
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Open House Calendar
Find open house dates and information for the Durham Police Headquarters.
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Physical Fitness
View a description of the physical fitness evaluation for potential officer candidates.
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Police Training Officer Program
The Durham Police Training Officer (PTO) Program teaches essential critical thinking skills through intensive problem-based learning techniques.
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Recruiting FAQs (PDF)
See answers to frequently asked questions about the Durham Police Department Recruitment Unit.
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Requirements
Learn more about the requirements to become an officer in the Durham Police Department.
Contact Us
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Robert K. JonesOfficer
Charles T. StricklandOfficer
Jean Thibodeaux-MillerRecruiting Coordinator
Sgt. Dante FerrellRecruiting Sergeant
Cpl. Karina Ramos-Disla
Recruiting Corporal
Email
Recruiting Office
Durham Police Department
602 E Main St.Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 919-560-4575
Service request:
Click or call 919-560-1200