BLET Police Recruit/Cadet

Town of Huntersville • Huntersville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves a 20-week/868-hour curriculum of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy activities. These activities include classroom instruction, assignments, physical training, and non-sworn law enforcement tasks in areas such as traffic enforcement, narcotics investigation, crime scene processing, community affairs, law, investigations, crime prevention, and other specialties. The successful trainee will gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for an entry-level law enforcement position within state, county, municipal governments, or certain private agencies. Candidates must meet all essential job functions and qualifications of a Police Officer to be considered for the Police Cadet position. The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission dictates the curriculum. General subjects cover criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic, and alcohol beverage laws; investigative, patrol, custody, and court procedures; emergency responses; and ethics and community relations. Successful completion requires passing all units, the POPAT (Police Officer Physical Abilities Test), and the state certification examination. Upon completion, students may earn up to 23 credit hours toward an A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice Technology. Successful graduates are eligible for promotion to a sworn police officer role for the Town of Huntersville, contingent on additional field training. Failure to graduate within the prescribed training period may result in termination.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures.
• Some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
• Some knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of important buildings.
• Ability to deal professionally, courteously and fairly with the public.
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with associates and the general public.
• Must be 21 years of age by completion of BLET.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a valid North Carolina Law Enforcement Certificate (BLET).
• Must have United States citizenship.
• Must have good moral character.
• Must not have committed or been convicted of a felony.
• Must have no more than 4 Class A misdemeanor convictions (within last 5 years).
• Must have no Class B misdemeanor convictions.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates must meet all of the essential job functions and qualifications of the Police Officer position in order to be considered for the Police Cadet position.

Responsibilities

• Attends and successfully completes the BLET certification course at an accredited and Town of Huntersville Department-approved educational institution in the timeframe required.
• Effectively and professionally communicates, verbally and in writing, with BLET staff and Town of Huntersville Department supervisory staff.
• Represents the Town of Huntersville Police Department in a professional manner to the BLET staff and others.
• Assists with needs and tasks of the Town of Huntersville Police Department as time permits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Upon successful completion of BLET, students can earn up to 23 credit hours toward an A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice Technology.
• Upon successful completion of the BLET certification course, individuals are eligible for promotion to a role as a sworn police officer for the Town of Huntersville, contingent on additional field training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED