Police Officer - Trainee through Police Corporal - Certified/Lateral

Summary

Police Officer Position

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 of town streets and neighborhoods to deter crime or apprehend and/or arrest violators or suspects, responding to calls for law enforcement assistance, gathering information for criminal investigations, and meeting with and working 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:

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

Hiring range for officers who have completed BLET: $52,467 - $105,039. 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.

A competitive benefits package is provided:

• 12 paid vacation days/year
• 12 paid sick days/year
• 12-13 paid holidays/year
• Bereavement leave
• Paid voting leave
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Employer-paid medical insurance for employee, up to an annual value of $11,363 (2026-27)
• Employer-paid dental insurance for employee, an annual value of $374 (2026-27)
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Three retirement plans
• Longevity pay plan
• Employee Assistance Counseling Program
• Skills training for career progression
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Student loan and college planning support
• Potential for relocation assistance
• Flexible work schedule (dependent on position and approval)
• Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered

Employees have the option to cover their dependents including spouse, domestic partner, and children on the town's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction.

Job Description

Police Officer Position

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 of town streets and neighborhoods to deter crime or apprehend and/or arrest violators or suspects, responding to calls for law enforcement assistance, gathering information for criminal investigations, and meeting with and working 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:

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

Hiring range for officers who have completed BLET: $52,467 - $105,039. 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.

A competitive benefits package is provided:

• 12 paid vacation days/year
• 12 paid sick days/year
• 12-13 paid holidays/year
• Bereavement leave
• Paid voting leave
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Employer-paid medical insurance for employee, up to an annual value of $11,363 (2026-27)
• Employer-paid dental insurance for employee, an annual value of $374 (2026-27)
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Three retirement plans
• Longevity pay plan
• Employee Assistance Counseling Program
• Skills training for career progression
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Student loan and college planning support
• Potential for relocation assistance
• Flexible work schedule (dependent on position and approval)
• Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered

Employees have the option to cover their dependents including spouse, domestic partner, and children on the town's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction.