Police Cadet

Morehead City, NC
Morehead City Police Department

Salary: $41,042 annually.

Position Summary:

The position of Police Cadet is unique by allowing on-hands Police training while simultaneously having general employment with the Town of Morehead City while completing Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) in preparation to become a police officer. This Police Cadet position offers reimbursement for training costs incurred for Basic Law Enforcement Training upon successful completion of probationary employment and credible years of service to the Morehead City Police Department.

Essential Functions:

  • Under direct supervision, a Police Cadet will perform tasks in various divisions of the Police Department in conjunction with a formal training matrix program designed for career advancement in the law enforcement field; performs related work as assigned.
  • Participating successfully in the BLET formalized training program.
  • Performing clerical duties; keeping records, entering information into computer systems; answering the telephone and providing information and directions to the general public.
  • Processing information and preparing reports as assigned; submitting completed reports on all cases assigned; preparing a variety of correspondence, and statistical and narrative reports; researching and analyzing information.
  • Learning to interpret and apply policies and procedures including Police Department policy manual, and related state and federal laws.
  • Learning standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
  • Effectively communicate both orally and in writing; establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with department personnel and city personnel.

Requirements:

  • Valid Enrollment in a NC Basic Law Enforcement Training Program
  • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
  • Drug screening
  • Psychological assessment
  • Background check
  • Acceptance of the MCPD Training Agreement