BLET Cadet Program for Deputy

Buncombe County•Asheville, NC

5d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on August 16, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on August 16, 2026. Job Title: BLET Cadet Program for Deputy Department: Sheriff External Hiring Range: $21.63 - Posted Internally and Externally Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Cadet Program. Individuals interested in working for the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office who have not completed/are in the process of completing Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) are encouraged to apply! Candidates selected for the position of Sheriff’s Deputy Trainee must complete basic law enforcement training (BLET) to be certified as a law enforcement officer. The sheriff’s office sends trainees to the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) BLET academy. The academy is 18-20 weeks long and covers 34 instruction blocks. Cadets with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office are paid employees of the sheriff’s office while attending the academy. Health insurance benefits begin on the first day of the month following your start date. Individuals interested in applying to attend BLET as an employee of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office or for those seeking employment while currently attending BLET are encouraged to apply and contact our recruiter, Detective Brookshire Automatic Disqualifiers: No marijuana usage in 12 months prior to the date of application Must not have used any illegal drugs, other than marijuana, during the 5 years prior to the date of application Illegal selling or distribution of any drug No DWI within the last 5 years No misdemeanor conviction in the last 5 years

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and completion of NC BLET Course; Must be 21 years of age.
Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriffs' Training and Standards Commission, BLET Certified.
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
No marijuana usage in 12 months prior to the date of application
Must not have used any illegal drugs, other than marijuana, during the 5 years prior to the date of application
Illegal selling or distribution of any drug
No DWI within the last 5 years
No misdemeanor conviction in the last 5 years

Nice To Haves

Individuals interested in working for the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office who have not completed/are in the process of completing Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) are encouraged to apply!
Individuals interested in applying to attend BLET as an employee of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office or for those seeking employment while currently attending BLET are encouraged to apply and contact our recruiter, Detective Brookshire

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned area of the County; inspect troublesome areas and check security of business establishments; answer complaint calls and assist in investigating crimes and disturbances; interview witnesses; gather evidence; interrogate suspects and makes arrests; prepare investigation reports.
Locate designated parties to serve legal papers such as summons, warrants, capiases, commitment papers, and special court orders; make arrests when necessary.
Appear in court as a witness to give testimony.
Cooperate with law enforcement officers of other governmental units in making investigations and arrest.
Assist with community outreach.
Perform other related duties as assigned.