Police Officer - Trainee through Police Corporal - Certified/Lateral

Summary

Police Officer PositionThe 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 testingPhysical assessmentPanel and individual interviewsBackground investigationIf 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/year12 paid sick days/year12-13 paid holidays/yearBereavement leavePaid voting leave6 weeks paid parental leaveEmployer-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 insuranceEmployer-paid life insuranceEmployer-paid short-term disability insuranceThree retirement plansLongevity pay planEmployee Assistance Counseling ProgramSkills training for career progressionTuition Reimbursement ProgramStudent loan and college planning supportPotential for relocation assistanceFlexible work schedule (dependent on position and approval)Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be consideredEmployees 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 PositionThe 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 testingPhysical assessmentPanel and individual interviewsBackground investigationIf 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/year12 paid sick days/year12-13 paid holidays/yearBereavement leavePaid voting leave6 weeks paid parental leaveEmployer-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 insuranceEmployer-paid life insuranceEmployer-paid short-term disability insuranceThree retirement plansLongevity pay planEmployee Assistance Counseling ProgramSkills training for career progressionTuition Reimbursement ProgramStudent loan and college planning supportPotential for relocation assistanceFlexible work schedule (dependent on position and approval)Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be consideredEmployees 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.