BLET CADET - FALL 2026 PRE-PROCESSING with $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career?
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office seeks to hire professionals who desire to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and our community through excellent customer service, good judgment, and integrity while maintaining safe and secure facilities. If you are interested in making a difference in the community, positively influencing others, and working for the citizens of Cumberland County, then CCSO wants you to join our team.
 
The Human Resources Office will be accepting BLET Cadet Applications for pre-processing. This process will be for the BLET Academy starting NOW for FALL OF 2026.
 
"Once you have successfully completed BLET, your salary will increase from $49,288.50 to the full Sworn Deputy Sheriff salary of $54,765.00.
 
 And that's not all—we're excited to offer you a $2,500 sign-on bonus as part of joining our team!"

• Performs general law enforcement duties to include patrolling the county during an assigned shift in a vehicle, on a motorcycle, or on a bike. 
• Preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crimes. 
• Serving various civil and criminal papers. 
• Responding to calls; apprehending suspects. 
• Transporting suspects and criminals to the County Detention Center, other detention, and mental health facilities. 
• Performing K-9 duties. 
• Participating in community policing functions. 
• Assisting other law enforcement agencies with investigations and emergencies. 
• Rendering appropriate aid and executing related assignments. 
• Work involves frequent public contact, which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. 
• Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, discussion, and review of reports for adherence to laws, department procedures, and proper judgment. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Be a US Citizen
• Be 20 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Live within a 30 nautical miles radius of Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.
• Be able to perform all essential job functions of an inexperienced officer, unassisted and at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job requirements.
• Have a valid North Carolina driver's license with a good driving record.
• Have no serious criminal history.
• Meet or exceed Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• The candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, modified POPAT exam, reading test, polygraph examination, psychological examination, complete medical examination, and drug screen.

Additional documents required to be submitted within 3 days of applying for this position are listed below:

Submit a copy of the following documents to the Human Resource Office located at 131 Dick St., Fayetteville, NC.  

 * North Carolina Driver's License

 * Birth Certificate

 * Social Security Card (SIGNED) 

 * High School or College Diploma/Transcript/GED

 * Military DD-214 Member-4 (if applicable)

OBTAINING CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:

You must obtain criminal record checks from each county in North Carolina where you have lived. These records can be requested through the Clerk of Court in each respective county.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCSO complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. CCSO does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Salary : $49,289