What Asheville PD pays
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$76,597
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Asheville PD
Police Officer
Asheville, NCCloses Dec 31, 2026$24.55/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Lateral termsCandidates must be certified in North Carolina; out-of-state applicants must apply for the Police Cadet position since North Carolina does not accept out-of-state certifications.
- Schedule12 hour shifts either 6am–6pm, 7am-7pm or 6pm-6am, 7pm–7am.
How Asheville PD compares nearby
All 21 Asheville Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Asheville | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville PD | Hiring | $51,064 | — | None | |
| Biltmore Forest PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Montreat PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Weaverville PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Buncombe County Sheriff | Hiring | $45,469 | −$5,595 | None | |
| Woodfin PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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