Police Trainee

City of Kinston • Kinston Police Department, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Police Officer Trainee, you will be compensated to attend a Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy and perform miscellaneous duties to include clerical and other tasks as needed. This is an in-training position for individuals that have not completed training and academic requirements established by the North Carolina Department of Justice Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards to become a fully certified Police Officer. A Police Officer Trainee will perform applicable duties associated with training guidelines set by the North Carolina Department of Justice Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards' Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (B.L.E.T.).

Requirements

• High school diploma/G.E.D.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be 20 years of age by end of Basic Law Enforcement Training classes.
• Minimum knowledge of police laws and enforcement.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good general math skills.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with the public and associates.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations quickly and effectively.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Give written consent to a thorough background investigation.
• Give written consent for fingerprinting and have a search made by this agency of: local, state, and national records to disclose any past criminal history.
• Be examined and certified by a physician to meet physical requirements of a Law Enforcement Officer.
• Consent to a drug screen meeting the requirements of Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs with negative results.
• Consent to a psychological examination and be determined to properly fulfill the requirements of a Law Enforcement Officer's mental and emotional suitability.

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings.
• Ability to learn police procedures and law enforcement techniques.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to effectively perform work in stressful situations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Attend a Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy.
• Perform miscellaneous duties including clerical and other tasks as needed.
• Perform applicable duties associated with training guidelines set by the North Carolina Department of Justice Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards' Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (B.L.E.T.).
• Complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training program.
• Pass the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards state examination for police officers.
• Meet the requirements of firearms training as prescribed for Law Enforcement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED