Police Officer - Trainee through Police Corporal - Certified/Lateral

Town of Hillsborough; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Hillsborough Police Department, where your commitment to community service and high moral character can truly make a difference. As a police officer, you will patrol the town, deter crime, and engage with community members, all while having opportunities for professional development through the Police Career Progression System. With a competitive salary range and benefits, this role offers a chance to serve and protect while advancing your career in law enforcement. If you are passionate about making a positive impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Take-home vehicles

Experience incentives for lateral hires

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a valid NC Driver's License and preferably completed BLET.
• Fluency in Spanish is desired for better community interaction.

Responsibilities

• Patrol town streets and neighborhoods to deter crime and apprehend violators.
• Respond to law enforcement assistance calls and gather information for investigations.

Skills

Fluency in a foreign language

Moral character

Community engagement

Education

Completion of BLET

Valid North Carolina Driver's License

Job description

The Hillsborough Police Department is looking for individuals of high moral character with a genuine desire to serve and make a difference to become part of our team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Police officers are responsible for patrolling town streets and neighborhoods to deter crime, apprehend and/or arrest violators or suspects, respond to calls for law enforcement assistance, gather information for criminal investigations, and meet with and work with community members. Fluency in a foreign language is desired (Spanish preferred). A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required.

The hiring process varies depending on candidates' backgrounds. For candidates who are enrolled in or have completed BLET, the hiring process includes:

1. Application - Hillsborough accepts applications online through the town's employment website.
2. Written testing
3. Physical assessment
4. Panel and individual interviews
5. Background investigation
6. If a conditional offer is made, a medical evaluation, psychological evaluation, pre-employment drug screening, and polygraph testing (where applicable) will be required.

Hiring range for officers who have completed BLET: $54,912 - $94,573.

A competitive benefits package is provided. For lateral hires, experience incentives are available. The Police Career Progression System offers professional development and advancement opportunities. More details, including take-home vehicles and specialization matrix, are available on the department's website.

It's preferred that two forms are completed and attached to your online application. You may access a blank copy of each form by clicking the hyperlinks: 1) F-3 Personal History Statement, 2) Authorization for Release of Personal Information or copy and paste the following URL into your browser: https://www.hillsboroughnc.gov/about-us/departments/police/join-hpd

If you cannot add the forms in the attachments section of your application, please email your completed forms to Human Resources Analyst Eli Valsing at [e-mail].

The Hillsborough Police Department position vacancies are variable. Your application will remain on file for one year and will be considered as openings occur. Please reapply after one year if you have continuing interest in this employment opportunity.

For more information, see the recruiting page on the Town of Hillsborough website.