BLET CADET - FALL 2026 PRE-PROCESSING with $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Cumberland County; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting BLET Cadets for the Fall 2026 Academy. Applicants can begin pre-processing now to qualify for the program that leads to a sworn Deputy Sheriff position.

Earn while you train with a starting salary in training and a higher rate upon graduation, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus after successful FTO training. Join a team of professionals dedicated to protecting Cumberland County.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Be 20 years of age at appointment.
• Live within 30 nautical miles of Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.
• Pass comprehensive background investigation, POPAT, reading test, polygraph, medical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform general law enforcement duties including patrolling the county by vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle.
• Prevent, detect, and investigate disturbances and crimes.
• Serve various civil and criminal papers.
• Respond to calls and apprehend suspects.
• Transport arrestees to detention facilities; perform K-9 duties.
• Participate in community policing and assist other agencies as needed.
• Render aid and execute related assignments.
• Work under supervision and be evaluated for judgment and adherence to procedures.

Skills

US Citizen

Valid driver’s license

Good driving record

Background check readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Step Up. Stand Out. Serve with Purpose.

Are you ready to push yourself, rise to the challenge, and build a career that truly matters?

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is calling on driven, motivated individuals who are ready to protect their community, lead with integrity, and make an impact that lasts. This isn’t just a job — it’s a calling. It’s a chance to serve something bigger than yourself.

If you’ve got the heart to serve and the discipline to lead, we want you on our team.

Now Recruiting: BLET Cadets – Fall 2026 Academy

Applications are open NOW for pre-processing into the Fall 2026 BLET Academy.

Your journey to becoming a Sworn Deputy Sheriff starts here — with professional training, strong leadership, and a team that has your back from day one.

Earn While You Train. Advance When You Graduate.

• $49,288.50 starting salary while in BLET.
• Upon successful completion, your salary increases to $54,765.00 as a Sworn Deputy Sheriff.

• $2,500 sign-on bonus awarded after successful completion of FTO (Field Training Officer) training — your first major milestone as a Deputy.

You don’t just train — you launch a career.

Why Choose CCSO?

• Serve and protect the citizens of Cumberland County.
• Work alongside committed, highly trained professionals.
• Build a respected career in law enforcement.
• Make a visible difference in your community every day.

This is your opportunity to step forward, take responsibility, and wear the badge with pride.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself, grow stronger, and serve with honor, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is ready for you.

• Performs general law enforcement duties to include patrolling the county during an assigned shift in a vehicle, on a motorcycle, or on a bike.
• Preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crimes.
• Serving various civil and criminal papers.
• Responding to calls; apprehending suspects.
• Transporting suspects and criminals to the County Detention Center, other detention, and mental health facilities.
• Performing K-9 duties.
• Participating in community policing functions.
• Assisting other law enforcement agencies with investigations and emergencies.
• Rendering appropriate aid and executing related assignments.
• Work involves frequent public contact, which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness.
• Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, discussion, and review of reports for adherence to laws, department procedures, and proper judgment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Be a US Citizen
• Be 20 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Live within a 30 nautical miles radius of Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.
• Be able to perform all essential job functions of an inexperienced officer, unassisted and at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job requirements.
• Have a valid North Carolina driver's license with a good driving record.
• Have no serious criminal history.
• Meet or exceed Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• The candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, modified POPAT exam, reading test, polygraph examination, psychological examination, complete medical examination, and drug screen.

Additional documents required to be submitted within 3 days of applying for this position are listed below:

• North Carolina Driver's License
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card (SIGNED)
• High School or College Diploma/Transcript/GED
• Military DD-214 Member-4 (if applicable)

OBTAINING CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:

You must obtain criminal record checks from each county in North Carolina where you have lived. These records can be requested through the Clerk of Court in each respective county.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCSO complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. CCSO does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.