Police Cadet – BLET Class July 2025

Burlington, NC
Burlington Police Department

Salary: $54,011.00 Annually

Closing Date: 5/18/2025

Position Summary:

An employee in this class is responsible for attending Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) classes on a daily basis; listening to instruction, participating in physical fitness training, participating in role play scenarios and taking tests. The employee must have a positive attitude and desire to learn through hard work and good study habits. The work is performed under the observation and review of the Training Lieutenant and other Training officers. This employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement training. This classification is considered non-exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Essential Functions:

  • Attending Class on a regular basis
  • Performing assigned tasks as instructed
  • Listening to and taking notes during classroom instruction
  • Participating in role playing scenarios during class
  • Completing assignments and taking graded tests with passing scores

Requirements:

  • Graduation from High School or GED Equivalency
  • 20 Years of Age (by the time you take the state exam in BLET)
  • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
  • Ability to obtain certification as a law enforcement officer by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission after successful training and based on background review.