Intermediate Police Trainee

About the role

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Police Trainee is responsible for completing the CMPD Academy and passing the Basic Law Enforcement Training to become certified sworn law enforcement providing protection, policing, patrolling and investigation. Police Trainees participate in a structured training and certification program and perform entry-level law enforcement work under close supervision. CMPD now offers three distinct Academy Tracks for interested applicants. Please read each posting carefully and ensure you apply for the correct position. Applicants applying for Intermediate Police Trainee must have completed a North Carolina (NC) Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program within the past 12 months OR currently possess an active NC Law Enforcement Certification issued by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and not currently meet the qualifications for our Lateral Police Trainee position. Note: This program is not available to applicants with out of state certification. Selected Intermediate applicants must successfully complete a 10 week Academy, followed by a 15 week PTO training course. With the addition of this training course, qualified applicants who have already successfully completed a BLET program will no longer be required to complete the full 26 week academy and repeat BLET. To learn more about the Police Department's hiring process and other frequently asked questions, visit our website at https://charlottepolicejobs.org/ For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email CMPD_Recruitment@cmpd.org Major Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in a structured law enforcement training academy that incorporates an adult learning environment and follows a paramilitary model to gain knowledge of entry-level law enforcement responsibilities. Participates in a field training program with the assistance of a field training officer, applying techniques learned in the training academy. Meet all training requirements established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice and Training Standards Commission as well as traditional requirements established by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Performs entry-level law enforcement work under close supervision involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of applicable laws and ordinances, provision of traffic control, prevention of crime, and other related responsibilities. Prepares and maintains applicable logs, records, reports and files. Keeps assigned tools and/or equipment in clean and safe working condition; adheres to applicable policies and procedures. Work with community leaders and members on crime reduction projects. Assist in developing crime reduction programs upon becoming a Police Officer. Perform other duties as assigned.