Police Officer Application Process:
The following steps must be completed in order to be considered for employment by the Wilmington Police Department. Please read our
Employment Disqualifiers before applying.
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- Driving History Inquiry Waiver
- Criminal History Inquiry Wavier
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Personal History F-3 Form
Also include a copy of your Driver's license, social security card, birth certificate, and BLET Certification (if applicable).
Upon completing the additional forms, please return to:
City of Wilmington, Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 1810
Wilmington, NC 28401
Or deliver to:
City of Wilmington, Human Resources Department
305 Chestnut Street, 1st floor
Wilmington, NC 28402
After Steps 1-6 have been completed:
After your application packet has been submitted to the City of Wilmington Human Resources Department they are screened and forwarded to the Wilmington Police Department Professional Development Unit for review. The following steps will be completed if chosen for an interview.
*The written test consists of four sections: mathematics, reading comprehension, grammar and incident report writing. Applicants must achieve an average score of at least 70% to continue in the hiring process.
*The physical abilities test must be completed in 7 minutes, 20 seconds or less to continue on in the hiring process. Applicants will be given three attempts to pass the test.
The test includes:
Run 200 yards
Step up on a step box 20 times
15 Push Ups
15 Sit Ups
Step up on a step box 20 times
15 Push Ups
15 Sit Ups Run 200 yards
If a conditional job offer has been given:
The following steps must be completed
- Medical/drug screening
- Polygraph
- Psychological evaluation