BLET Police Recruit/Cadet

Salary: $23.40 Hourly

Closing Date: 6/30/2026

Position Summary:

Undergoes a 20 week/868-hour curriculum of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy activities including classroom instruction, assignments, physical training, and non-sworn law enforcement activities in some or all of a variety of areas including traffic enforcement, narcotics investigation, crime scene processing, community affairs, law, investigations, crime prevention, and other specialties. The successful trainee will acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a sworn entry-level law enforcement position (e.g. Police Cadet) within the state, county, or municipal governments and/or certain private agencies. 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Note: Employment with criminal justice agencies is subject to specific agency criteria; therefore, completion of the course alone is no guarantee of eligibility of employment.