Police Officer Cadet

Salary: $21.24 Hourly
Location : Shelby, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Shelby Police Department
Opening Date: 04/17/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Description
Must be enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program as governed through the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. This course of instruction is typically taught through the NC Community College system. May be assigned administrative duties in a non-sworn role in conjunction with attendance in BLET. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Administrative Lieutenant.

Essential Functions

• Attend and actively participate in formal and comprehensive BLET program.
• Assist with administrative-related duties at the police department.
• May be assigned to assist with public events, special presentations, or community projects.
• Assists in the preparation of periodic and special reports.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Typical Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must successfully complete current assigned BLET program at time of expected graduation. May require possession of, or ability to obtain, specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment. Must meet and maintain all department, State, and Federal training and education requirements for position. Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

Some knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures; some knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police department; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of an automobile; skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously, but firmly with the public; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other department staff, schools, businesses, and the general public.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing, walking and climbing or balancing and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to vibration and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
This full-time position qualifies for benefits which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance. Please visit the link below for details.

Salary: $21.24 Hourly
Location : Shelby, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Shelby Police Department
Opening Date: 04/17/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Description
Must be enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program as governed through the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. This course of instruction is typically taught through the NC Community College system. May be assigned administrative duties in a non-sworn role in conjunction with attendance in BLET. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Administrative Lieutenant.

Essential Functions

• Attend and actively participate in formal and comprehensive BLET program.
• Assist with administrative-related duties at the police department.
• May be assigned to assist with public events, special presentations, or community projects.
• Assists in the preparation of periodic and special reports.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Typical Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must successfully complete current assigned BLET program at time of expected graduation. May require possession of, or ability to obtain, specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment. Must meet and maintain all department, State, and Federal training and education requirements for position. Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

Some knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures; some knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police department; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of an automobile; skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously, but firmly with the public; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other department staff, schools, businesses, and the general public.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing, walking and climbing or balancing and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to vibration and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
This full-time position qualifies for benefits which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance. Please visit the link below for details.

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