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Police Officer - Trainee through Police Corporal - Certified/Lateral

Town of Hillsborough
Town of Hillsborough Salary
Campus, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
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.

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.

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.
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) F-3 Personal History Statement, 2) Authorization for Release of Personal Information 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 eli.valsing@hillsboroughnc.gov.

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.

Salary : $48,138 - $94,573

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