Employment Process for Police Officers

The City of Sanford continuously accepts applications for the sworn Police Officer applicant pool. We invite applicants to submit an online application to be considered for any sworn Police Officer openings that may occur throughout the year.

Information regarding the requirements can be found under the Basic Qualifications and Requirements for Employment section. A  North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Personal History Statement (F-3) must be completed and submitted as an attachment at the end of the online application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We pledge to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history or genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, disability (physical or mental), age, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Employment Application

The Online Employment Application  and the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Personal History Statement (F-3) is designed to assist the police department in evaluating your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Please read the job opportunities position description carefully to be sure your background meets the requirements of the position. A resume may not be submitted for a complete application but may be included to supplement the application.

Application Consideration 

The City of Sanford accepts employment applications and  F-3’s at any time throughout the year for Police Officer. The employment application and F-3 is then forwarded to the police department for review and consideration.

The candidate may not be contacted immediately. The employment process normally takes several weeks to complete. We appreciate your patience during this process.

If you need special assistance in the employment process, please let us know.

Application Tips

Applications must be completed online.

Applications and accompanying documents should be typed or printed legibly. Applications should be completed fully and provide sufficient description of prior work experience. Be sure to electronically sign your application.

Be sure to complete the "Position Applied For" section on the front of your application to assure correct consideration of your application.

Employment Eligibility Verification

As a condition of employment, individuals hired by the City of Sanford are required to present proof of identity and of their eligibility to work in the United States. The City of Sanford participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Please use the links below to view important information when applying to work with the City of Sanford:

• E-Verify Notice - English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF)
• Right to Work Notice - English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF)

Background Investigation

Benefits Summary

The City offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package. Please use the link below to obtain a brief summary of our benefits program.

• Benefits Summary