Police Cadet – BLET Class

Burlington, NC
Burlington Police Department

Salary: $54,011.00 Annually

Closing Date: 11/15/2025

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:

  • Consistently attend and actively engage in all class sessions.
  • Complete assigned tasks with precision and attention to detail, while actively engaging in classroom discussions and activities to deepen understanding.
  • Take thorough, organized notes during lectures and actively engage in role-playing scenarios to practice and apply learned concepts for better comprehension.
  • Submit assignments on time, demonstrating knowledge and understanding, while achieving passing scores on graded tests to showcase mastery of the subject matter.

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.