Police cadets at the academy graduation ceremony
Photo of the color guard in procession during the Wilmington Police Academy ceremony.
Photo of Wilmington Police Academy recruits.
Photo of officers participating in recreational activities at the Wilmington Police Academy.
Boy kneeling next to dog in front of a WPD police vehicle
Archive photo of WPD officer standing next to his police vehicle in front of the Public Safety Building

The Wilmington Police Department's Human Resources Division engages in recruitment efforts throughout the year in anticipation of when the next Police Academy will be held. Recruitment team members spread the word about the many career opportunities available to members of our agency as they work to identify individuals who might be interested in and qualified for a job in law enforcement. Formal Police Academy hiring processes commence once the department's manpower levels reach 95 percent of the overall authorized strength of 305.

We encourage anyone interested in learning more about career opportunities with our agency to fill out the form below. One of our recruitment team members will be in touch with you, and we will notify you when the hiring process for our next Police Academy begins.

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