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Salary : $51,993.59 Annually
Location : Holly Springs, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Police
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Town of Holly Springs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Police Cadet to serve in the Police Department. This position is responsible for attending all Basic Law Enforcement Training sessions at the assigned location(s) of training, challenging and passing all testing and evaluations (to include physical fitness evaluations), to include the State Examination for certification, reporting for training at the assigned time as determined by the academy director (or their designee), reporting progress (or deficiency) to the Training Recruitment and Personnel (TRAP) Unit supervisor, reporting hours worked accurately to the TRAP supervisor weekly for time accountability and payroll purposes, and any and all other duties and assignments that are ordered by the TRAP supervisor or academy personnel.
This position is part of a job series. Once Basic Law Enforcement Training is successfully completed and Probationary status attained, the position will be upgraded to Police Officer.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Training Lieutenant. Position works under the direction of the Training Lieutenant and exercises considerable independent responsibility while assigned to Basic Law Enforcement Training. Work involves conditions of emergency response training, physical training, personal accountability and mature judgment; an incumbent is held responsible for personal judgment and has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Training Lieutenant and is evaluated through observation, discussion, review of reports and testing while attending Basic Law Enforcement training.
The work schedule is business hours and starting annual salary is $51,993.59 (Grade P1).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1.Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
2.Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations
3.Exercise independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may be used and to what degree.
4.Operate a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night; in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow.
5.Communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
6.Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informers.
7.Pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting law enforcement patrol vehicles; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling up oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers.
8.Load, unload, aim and fire from a variety of body positions handguns, shotguns and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards.
9.Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons.
10.Conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
11.Engage in law enforcement patrol functions that include such things as working rotating shifts, walking on foot patrol and physically checking the doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure.
12.Effectively communicate with people, including juveniles, by giving information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
13.Demonstrate communication skills in court and other formal settings.
14.Detect and collect evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions.
15.Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment.
16.Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include directing traffic for long periods of time, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas.
17.Process and transport prisoners and committed mental patients using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints.
18.Put on and operate a gas mask in situations where chemical munitions are being deployed.
19.Extinguish small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
20.Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits and warrants.
21.Process arrested suspects to include taking their photographs and obtaining a legible set of inked fingerprint impressions.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of all police-related equipment including, but not limited to personal computer, communication equipment, cameras, weapons, radios, alcohol detection devices, speed detection devices, and operation of emergency vehicles.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
• Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of Freedom of Information Act and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor.
• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to 150 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Situations will require extreme physical ability to perform such activities as direct pursuit or wrestling with individuals.
• Work requires operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surrounding and activities. This may involve driving in inclement weather conditions.
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Work may require working in dangerous, life threatening situations.
• Work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Work requires wearing specialized personal protective equipment.
• May be subject to exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious and communicable diseases.
• Work is primarily in the field.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet all qualifications for Law Enforcement certification in the State of North Carolina, including:
oBe a citizen of the United States
oBe at least 20 years of age
oBe a high school graduate or have passed the General Educational Development Test indicating high school equivalency
oBe of good moral character
oNot have committed or been convicted of:
oA felony; or
oA crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; or
oA crime or unlawful act defined as a "Class B misdemeanor" within the five-year period prior to the date of application for employment; or
oFour or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class B misdemeanors" regardless of the date of conviction; or
oFour or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class A misdemeanors" except the applicant may be employed if the last conviction occurred more than two years prior to the date of application for employment.
• Applicants must be available to attend BLET at Wake Technical Community College from December 2024 through May 2025.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate's degree or 60 college credits in criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Must successfully pass Pre-employment and Post- Offer Testing, including a background investigation, drug screen and psychological examination. Failure to pass these will result in the employment offer being rescinded.
• Must be able to complete the Police Officers Physical Abilities Test (POPAT).
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

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Do you have a valid N.C. Class C Driver's License or valid driver's license in any other state?

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Are you a US Citizen?

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Are you over the age of 20?

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Have you been charged with a Felony?

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