Police Relocation Package Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $51,691.00 - $103,487.00 Annually
Location : Town Hall Campus, NC
Job Type: Regular, Full-time
Department: Police
Division: Police-Operations
Opening Date: 02/12/2020
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they believe they are unable to perform every task on a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The town will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.
About the Position
The Hillsborough Police Department is looking for individuals of high moral character with a genuine desire to serve and make a difference to become part of our team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Job Duties
Police officers are responsible for patrolling of town streets and neighborhoods to deter crime or apprehend and/or arrest violators or suspects, responding to calls for law enforcement assistance, gathering information for criminal investigations, and meeting with and working with community members. Fluency in a foreign language is desired (Spanish preferred). A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required.
Position Qualifications
The hiring process varies depending on candidates' backgrounds. For candidates who are enrolled in or have completed BLET, the hiring process includes:

• Application - Hillsborough accepts applications online through the town's employment website.
• Written testing
• Physical assessment
• Panel and individual interviews
• Background investigation
• If a conditional offer is made, a medical evaluation, psychological evaluation, preemployment drug screening, and polygraph testing (where applicable) will be required.

Supplemental Information
Hiring range for officers who have completed BLET: $54,912 - $94,573
A competitive benefits package is provided. For lateral hires, experience incentives are available. The Police Career Progression System offers professional development and advancement opportunities. More details, including take home vehicles and specialization matrix, are available on the department's website.
It's preferred that two forms are completed and attached to your online application. You may access a blank copy of each form by clicking the hyperlinks: 1) , 2) or copy and paste the following URL in to your browser, https://www.hillsboroughnc.gov/about-us/departments/police/join-hpd
If you cannot add the forms in the attachments section of your application, please email your completed forms to Human Resources Analyst Eli Valsing at
The Hillsborough Police Department position vacancies are variable. Your application will remain on file for one year and will be considered as openings occur. Please reapply after one year if you have continuing interest in this employment opportunity.
For more information, see the recruiting page on the Town of Hillsborough website.
A competitive benefits package is provided:

• 12 paid vacation days/year
• 12 paid sick days/year
• 12-13 paid holidays/year
• Bereavement leave
• Paid voting leave
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Employer-paid medical insurance for employee, up to an annual value of $11,363 (2026-27)
• Employer-paid dental insurance for employee, an annual value of $374 (2026-27)
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer- paid short-term disability insurance
• Three retirement plans
  • Local Government Retirement System with 13% contribution by the town
  • 401(k) plan with 5%contribution by the town
  • 457
• Longevity pay plan
• Employee Assistance Counseling Program
• Skills training for career progression
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Student loan and college planning support
• Potential for relocation assistance
• Flexible work schedule (dependent on position and approval)
• Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered

Employees have the option to cover their dependents including spouse, domestic partner, and children on the town's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction.
01
Are you currently certified as a law enforcement officer?

• Yes
• No

02
Have you completed (or are you currently enrolled with an anticipated completion date in the next 3 months) North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)?

• Yes
• No

03
If you have not been to BLET, are you interested in a sponsorship to attend BLET if there are no hiring opportunities at this time or if you are not selected for hiring?When an individual is sponsored to attend BLET, they are attending as a private person and are not employed nor is it an offer of employment. Sponsorship does allow the community college to waive the tuition associated with BLET (~$900). Costs for books, materials and uniforms associated with attending the BLET program are the responsibility of the individual.

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I can have a valid driver's license upon hire.

05
Please indicate your proficiency in Spanish.

• I cannot read, write or speak Spanish
• I am proficient at reading and writing in Spanish
• I am proficient at speaking Spanish
• I am fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish

06
I have the ability to speak, read, and/or write a language other than English.

• Yes
• No

07
If yes, list the language(s) you speak, read, and/or write.
08
It's highly recommended that you complete the following forms and submit the completed forms via the attachments section of your online application. If you cannot attach either document to your application, please email the completed form(s) to haley.bizzell@hillsboroughnc.gov. You may access a blank copy of each form by clicking the hyperlinks: 1) , 2)
Did you attach the completed forms?

• Yes
• No

Required Question