municipal police · North Carolina

Wilmington Police Department

Hiring · 2 openingsWilmington, NCNew Hanover CountyWilmington Area225 sworn officers (FBI, 2025)

Call (910) 343-3610

What Wilmington PD pays

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Hiring bonus

$25,000 for certified laterals.

Hiring incentives of up to $25,000 for certified lateral transfers!Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · source

Open jobs at Wilmington PD

Police Trainee
Wilmington, NCCloses Jan 25, 2027
Not published
Certified Police Officer (up to $25K hiring incentive)
Wilmington, NCCloses Jan 3, 2027$25,000 bonus
Not published

Requirements

From the department's postings

Certification required to applyNo
EducationHigh school or GED
Takes out-of-state lateralsYes

How Wilmington PD compares nearby

All 22 Wilmington Area agencies

Department	Status	Starting pay	vs Wilmington	Bonus	Miles
Wilmington PD	Hiring	Not published	—	$25,000	—
Wrightsville Beach PD	Hiring	$54,533	—	None	0
Navassa PD	Not posting	Not published	—	None	10
New Hanover County Sheriff	Hiring	$44,152	—	$2,000	10
Carolina Beach PD	Hiring	$54,013	—	None	11
Kure Beach PD	Not posting	Not published	—	None	13

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