What Hickory PD pays
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$70,460
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.
Hiring bonus
$2,484 for new officers.
*Officer positions qualify for an additional $2,484.15 in holiday payJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Hickory PD
Police Officer - Lateral - 1 Year Post Field Training Required
Hickory, NCOpen$58,716startingPolice Officer
Hickory, NCOpen$2,484 bonus$58,716starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsSworn law enforcement agents, officers and deputies from other states are also encouraged to apply
- Take-home carYes
How Hickory PD compares nearby
All 22 Hickory Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Hickory | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory PD | Hiring | $58,716 | — | $2,484 | |
| Long View PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Brookford PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Catawba PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Claremont PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Conover PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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