Police Cadet Position Available In Moore, North Carolina

Police Cadet 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 125 SE Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387

Job Title:

Police Cadet Position Type:

Full Time Annual Starting Salary:

$35,300

Grade:

15

Closing Date:

This position will remain open until filled The Town of Southern Pines is a growing service-oriented community with a population of approximately 16,000, seeking qualified candidates for a progressive and professional CALEA Nationally Accredited Police Department. The Southern Pines Police Department is a highly trained, professional organization that has embraced the concept of Community Oriented Policing. The Southern Pines Police Department offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package to include: Minimum Starting Salary

• $35,300 Additional Salary Credits, on top of base salary, for Veterans, College Degrees, Intermediate and Advanced Law Enforcement Certifications and other specialized certifications
• After BLET graduation for Police Cadets A $100 biweekly Discretionary Supplemental Income benefit ($2,600 annualized) Enrollment in the North Carolina Retirement system 401(K) contribution of 5% Medical Insurance at minimal cost for employee plus many ancillary benefit options (see summary of benefits link in this posting) Personal Sick and Vacation accrual benefit

Town Benefits Offered:

Employee Benefits Summary As a Police Cadet, this position’s primary responsibility will be to attend Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) on a full-time basis in preparation for assignment as a sworn police officer for the Town of Southern Pines. The anticipated BLET start date will be July 14, 2025 at Sandhills Community College. Successful applicants must pass a physical, drug test, comprehensive criminal background investigation and psychological testing.

NOTE:

This position requires a minimum commitment of 2 years employment with the Town of Southern Pines after completion of the BLET program. Failure to complete the BLET program or the minimum 2 year employment commitment will require the candidate to reimburse the Town of Southern Pines for the costs associated with participation in the BLET training program . Please note that the minimum pay range shown is just that

• a minimum.

We look at every candidate individually and will make sure that your starting pay offer will be based on the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities YOU bring to the table. We like to take a “total compensation” philosophy toward employment with the Town. So please carefully factor in ALL the pay, benefits, work environment, growth opportunities, team atmosphere, economic stability, etc. together as you consider a rewarding future with the Town of Southern Pines. Please see job descriptions below that are applicable after successful completion of the BLET program :

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

9.1.2010.pdf

PATROL POLICE OFFICER I

9.4.2014.pdf

PATROL POLICE OFFICER II

1.13.2016.pdf

PATROL MASTER OFFICER

1.13.2016.pdf

IMPORTANT

In order to be considered as a candidate for this position you MUST upload a completed and

NOTARIZED

North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Personal History Statement, Form F-3. You can access Form F-3 through the employment application. Please use the link provided in the employment application as other versions will not be acceptable . If selected to move forward in the selection process for your position, you will be notified that you must participate in the background investigation phase, and all positions will then be required to submit: Copy of High School Diploma/GED and

CERTIFIED COPY

of Transcript from an accredited high school

• Copy of Birth Certificate Copy of College Degree and Transcript (if applicable) Copy of Driver License Copy of BLET Certificate (if applicable) Copy of Military DD-214 (if applicable) All documents must be fully completed, signed, dated and notarized (where applicable) Southern Pines Police Department Applicant Information Sheet The Selection Process is expected to take between four (4) weeks and eight (8) weeks.

The process consists of the following steps: Step 1: Oral Interview

• (Allocate 1 hour for this step)
• All positions Step 2: Writing Exercise
• (Allocate 30 minutes for this step)
• Sworn positions Step 3: Background Investigation
• (This investigation takes 1 to 2 weeks)
• All Positions Step 4: Conditional Offer of Employment
• All Positions Step 5: Drug Screen
• (Allocate 15 minutes for this step)
• All Positions Step 6: Physical Examination
• (Allocate 30 minutes to 1 hour for this step)
• Sworn and Telecommunicator Positions Step 7: Psychological Examination
• (Allocate 1 to 2 hours for this step)
• All Positions Step 8: Firearms Qualifications
• (Allocate 4 hours for this step)
• Sworn Positions Step 9: Offer of Employment
• All Positions Applicants that are found to be ineligible for appointment at any step of the process may reapply once the position is re-advertised and the cause for ineligibility has been addressed.

So that we may keep in contact with you during the process, please be sure your complete street and mailing address, your work, home and cellular telephone numbers and your email address are correct on your application. The Town of Southern Pines is a drug-free workplace. The Town of Southern Pines does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in a job application process, program or activity, please contact the Human Resources Department at 692-7021 or

TDD 692-9444

within 36 hours of the scheduled date. The Town of Southern Pines is an Equal Opportunity Employer