Police Cadet

Have you ever dreamed of helping others as a police officer? Do you want to contribute to your community in a greater capacity? We are looking for you to become the next Burlington Police Officer!

The Burlington Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency that is committed to quality fair and professional police services. The agency is made up of more than 150 sworn officers and 50 professional staff members serving the City of Burlington, North Carolina. Voted the #1 Police Agency in NC in 2024, we serve a growing city of approximately 60,000 residents.

An employee in this class is responsible for attending Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) classes on a daily basis through Alamance Community College; listening to instruction, participating in physical fitness training, participating in role play scenarios and taking tests. The employee must have a positive attitude and desire to learn through hard work and good study habits. The work is performed under the observation and review of the Training Lieutenant and other Training officers.

This employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement training. This classification is considered non‑exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

This job posting is intended to hire for the Basic Law Enforcement Training courses beginning in July 2026 and January 2027. If you are chosen to be hired, you will be required to attend the Alamance Community College (ACC) BLET class and adhere to their schedule. This may include some afternoons/evenings and potentially some weekends.

• July 2026 BLET Class - Hiring will occur in May/June 2026 and the BLET class will start in July 2026.
• January 2027 BLET Class - Hiring will occur in November/December 2026 and the BLET class will not begin until January 2027.

• Preserving the Sanctity of ALL Life
• Nurture and Protect Democracy
• Ensure Procedural Justice and Fundamental Fairness
• Spirit of Service
• Protect the Community from Harm
• Treat all individuals with Dignity and Respect - the ethical foundation of policing.

Attend Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Alamance Community College and complete all required classroom, physical, and practical components.

Listen attentively during instruction, take clear notes, participate actively in discussions, and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to mastering course material.

Participate in role-playing scenarios designed to develop decision‑making, communication, and tactical abilities in controlled environments.

Finish all assignments on time, take graded tests, and maintain passing scores that demonstrate readiness for a future law enforcement role.

Learn and model the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and consistently adhere to the expectations outlined in the Basic Law Enforcement Training Code of Conduct.

• Ability to work within structure: Functions effectively under a strict law enforcement hierarchy and established protocols.
• Ability to learn laws and policies: Learns, understands, and applies applicable laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Strong situational judgment: Analyzes situations accurately and selects quick, effective, and responsible courses of action.
• Ability to learn radio procedures: Develops proficiency in standard police radio broadcasting practices.
• Ability to use technology: Learns to operate computers and applicable software used in law enforcement environments.
• Familiarity with law enforcement equipment: Builds skill in the use of firearms and other authorized tools.
• Ability to follow instructions: Understands and carries out oral and written directives accurately.
• Effective communication skills: Communicates clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Strong reading and writing ability: Reads and writes at a level required for successful job performance.
• Basic policing knowledge: Possesses foundational understanding of modern…