Police Officer Trainee

City of Jacksonville, NC•Jacksonville, NC

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About The Position

About Jacksonville:Jacksonville is a great place to work, live and play for you and your family. JacksonvilleNC.gov lVisitJacksonvilleNC.com A few words to describe the organization's work culture: transparent, family-oriented, happy, collaborative, challenging, engaging, and respectful. The City of Jacksonville's Police Department is growing and looking to hire Police Officer Trainees to attend Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) in January of 2026. While training, candidates will receive full salary and benefits. Upon completion of BLET and receipt of your Basic Law Enforcement Certification from the State of North Carolina you will be promoted to the Rank of Police Officer I.The Police Officer Trainee performs responsible protective service work in a training capacity involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required. Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and involves considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under immediate supervision. Apply today to learn about the upcoming Hiring Event on Saturday, November 22, 2025! To learn more about our organization's work culture, clickHERE! Noncompetitive career advancement is dependent on education and training points for promotion from Police Officer to Corporal.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
Ability to acquire Basic Law Enforcement certificate issued by the State of North Carolina.
Possession of or ability to acquire CPR, MDT-DCI, Radar and Intoxilizer certifications.
Must meet and maintain minimum training and experience requirements for position as established by the department and the State of North Carolina.
Some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures
some knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings
some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department
ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear reports
ability to deal courteously but firmly 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
skill in the use of firearms and the operation of an automobile
ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with associates and the general public

Responsibilities

Assisting with enforcing laws
investigating crimes
controlling traffic
collecting evidence
issuing warrants and summons
participating in continuing education
preparing reports
On an assigned shift, assists fully qualified officers to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.
Collects evidence and conducts searches; investigates traffic accidents.
Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; issues traffic citations; serves warrants, summons, etc.; completes arrest records.
Provides police escorts, directs traffic; performs residential and commercial checks.
Participates in a variety of in-service and special training programs.
Responds to and investigates domestic disputes; assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.
May be assigned to crime prevention, investigations, SWAT, community response, traffic, juvenile, or related areas for training purposes.
Performs related tasks as required.