Paid BLET Sponsorship Public Safety Officer

city of Morganton; Morganton (NC); In loco; USD 46.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Career Development Program

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

12 paid Holidays

Bilingual pay

LGERS retirement system

401k plan

Take Home Vehicle

Paid In-Service Training

Descrizione del lavoro

The Morganton Department of Public Safety in North Carolina is accepting applications for paid sponsorship to Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET). The program funds all BLET costs and provides a salary during training, with on‑the‑job patrol duties once certified.

Candidates must have at least a high school diploma; an associate degree in criminal justice is preferred but not required, and a North Carolina driver’s license is required.

Competenze

• High school diploma required; associate degree in criminal justice preferred.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Able to become a certified Firefighter as required by NC Fire Commission Standards.

Mansioni

• Attend Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) with paid sponsorship and salary during training.
• Protect citizens and perform patrol duties after certification.
• Assist with reporting, investigations, and community safety initiatives.

Conoscenze

Judgment under pressure

Communication skills

Report writing

Formazione

High school diploma

Associate's degree in criminal justice (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

We are the Morganton Department of Public Safety, located in the foothills of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. We are the police and fire department protecting the citizens of the City of Morganton. Our department has 100 employees, which includes 59 sworn Officers, and we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. We are seeking those already law enforcement certified as well as those who are not. Presently we are accepting applications for paid sponsorship to Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) where we pay for all costs associated with BLET as well as provide a salary while attending training. Once on patrol our new Officers will experience all the aspects of traditional law enforcement with each day bringing new and different encounters where you can gain valuable experience and in-turn give back to the community we serve.

Requirements

We're looking for individuals that are able to exercise judgment independently in a variety of situations and be able to communicate effectively with both citizens and co-workers, verbally and written, and be able to accurately prepare detailed reports of actions taken. Our hiring process is similar to that of most Law Enforcement agencies, and it consists of the following steps; interview board, background, polygraph, physical/drug test, firearms qualifying, fitness assessment and psychological screening.

• Graduation from high school; an associate's degree in criminal justice is preferred not required
• Valid North Carolina Drivers' License (or ability to obtain by date of hire)
• Able to become a certified Firefighter as required by NC Fire Commission Standards

We offer a competitive starting pay while in BLET of $ 46,047, which will increase to $55,971 after successful completion of BLET while you are in field training. After a 6-month probation period, you can anticipate earning a minimum of $58,554 annually due to paid holidays and paid in-service training. Furthermore, we offer a great benefits package (see below), specialized assignments, and the opportunity to begin a career that's rewarding to both you and our city.

Benefits Include

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Career Development Program (Incentivized Professional Development)
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance availability
• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• 12 paid Holidays
• Bilingual pay
• Participation in the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System
• 401k Plan (City makes contributions for LEO)
• Take Home Vehicle for those who live within a 25 mile radius of MDPS Headquarters.
• Paid In-Service Training Opportunities