Police Officer Trainee

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-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package
, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

• Department UPD Police-234401
• Career Area Police/Security
• Posting Open Date 09/18/2026
• Final date to receive applications 10/19/2026
• Open Until Filled No
• Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
• Working Title Police Officer Trainee
• Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
• Position Number ,
• Vacancy NF0010055
• Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
• FTE 1
• Hours per week 40
• Position Location North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range $39,461 - $47,297
• Proposed Start Date 11/02/2026

UNC Police supports the University’s core mission of teaching, research, and public service by developing partnerships that, through the encouragement of problem-solving and communications, seek to identify and address public safety needs with professionalism and integrity, all while protecting North Carolina’s future.

This recruitment is for two (2) UNC Police Officer Trainee position(s). By applying, you will be considered for both position(s):  and . The main purpose of the UNC Police Officer position is to protect and serve the students, faculty, staff and visitors of University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill through law enforcement and crime prevention. The selected candidate(s) will patrol campus and investigate complaints and violations of State laws and local ordinances using the Community Oriented Policing philosophy.

This person also develops and implements preventative patrol techniques and performs specialized duties to deter crime and promote effective safety and security practices.

• Applicants may be expected to attend a 5-6 month full time Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) course delivery. Those candidates will be expected to successfully complete BLET, pass the state BLET written exam, and achieve immediate certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission.

Minimum of High School diploma or GED. Ability to qualify for attendance at a State of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Academy including satisfying all relevant background check and physical agility requirements as required by the NC Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission (NC CJETSC) and the hiring agency.

Candidate must be at least 20 years of age at time of appointment; possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License; pass an in-depth background investigation, which includes driver’s history and criminal history with no felony convictions, psychological testing, polygraph examination,…