Law Enforcement Training; BLET

Are you ready to serve with purpose, protect with integrity, and lead with courage? Step into a career that makes a real difference in the lives of others. We’re seeking motivated, disciplined, and community-focused individuals to join our team as Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Candidates
. This is your chance to train alongside dedicated professionals, gain essential skills, and start your journey toward becoming a certified law enforcement officer. If you’re driven to uphold the law, support your community, and grow in one of the most rewarding professions out there — your path starts here.

Performs protective service work enforcing laws, patrolling assigned area, investigating criminal activity, serving civil papers, ensuring safety of the public, testifying in court, maintaining records and files, preparing reports and performs related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Patrol Sergeant or Civil Process Sergeant.

• Cadet will perform administrative tasks at the Sheriff’s Office as well as participate in, and remain in good standing at, and pass all required testing during BLET.
• Patrols community to engender their trust and support;
• Checks security of buildings and residences;
• Investigates traffic accidents; uses measurement devices, eye-witness accounts, and determines violations;
• Assists motorists in the exchange of information; provides information to insurance companies regarding accidents; verifies vehicle registrations and ensures compliance with inspections laws;
• Conducts pre-tour of duty inspections of vehicle and equipment to ensure readiness with fuel, tire air pressure, and warning sirens and lights, and all other support equipment is operational;
• Enforces speed limits by monitoring heavy speeding areas for visibility;
• Observes and follows people violating traffic laws, vehicle registrations and inspections laws, and other traffic offenses;
• Conducts criminal investigations by gathering information, processing crime scenes, and interviewing witnesses;
• Recommends solutions to resolve conflicts;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be at least twenty (20) years of age at the completion of training. Must attend classes regularly and maintain appropriate passing requirements of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET). The Cadet, through training and administrative work experience, is expected to develop the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• General knowledge of modern law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures;
• General knowledge of the geography of the County and the location of important buildings;
• General knowledge of departmental standard operating policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and ordinances;
• Knowledge of practices, materials, techniques, and equipment pertinent to job assignment;
• Knowledge of criminal human behavior when confronted with difficult situations;
• Knowledge of effective communication practices including focused listening;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and to prepare clear, comprehensive reports;
• Skill in the use of firearms and other authorized law enforcement equipment;
• Ability to deal courteously, firmly, and tactfully with the public under stressful situations;
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances;
• Ability to work varied shifts and assignments including nights, weekends, and holidays;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public;
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive public image, exercise judgment in all situations, and demonstrate a positive attitude.

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking, hearing, use of hands and fingers, handling or feeling, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting and reaching with…