Intermediate Police Trainee

City of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC, US
Base: $28.19 - $36.46 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Structured law enforcement academy participation
Field training with field training officer
Community crime reduction project collaboration
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department seeks candidates to complete a structured training program to become certified sworn law enforcement officers

Job Summary

  • The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department seeks candidates to complete a structured training program to become certified sworn law enforcement officers.
  • Selected applicants must successfully complete a 10-week Academy followed by a 15-week PTO training course without repeating the full Basic Law Enforcement Training.
  • The City of Charlotte offers a comprehensive benefits package and is committed to serving the community honorably through a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Matching Summary

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department seeks candidates to complete a structured training program to become certified sworn law enforcement officers.

Salary

Base: $28.19 - $36.46 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Structured law enforcement academy participation
  • Field training with field training officer
  • Community crime reduction project collaboration
  • Physical ability test and gas mask fit test
  • Maintain clean tools and equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Diverse community interaction skills
  • Teamwork and openness values
  • Problem-solving initiative
  • Customer service responsiveness

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • NC BLET completed within past 12 months OR active NC certification
  • No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
  • Valid NC or SC Driver's License
  • Pass pre-employment drug screening and background investigation
  • Minimum corrected visual acuity of 20/30 binocularly

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Citizen

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