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

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

Government JobsFayetteville, NC, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Deputy Sheriff Cadet

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 WINTER OF 2026. Once you have successfully completed BLET, your salary will increase from $48,288.00 to the full Sworn Deputy Sheriff salary of $54,765.00. And that's not allwe're excited to offer you a $2,500 sign-on bonus as part of joining our team!

Examples of duties include :

  • Performing 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.

Minimum qualifications include :

  • Be a US Citizen
  • Be 20 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • Live within a 40-mile 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, polygraph examination, psychological examination, complete medical examination, and drug screen.

    • Additional documents required to be submitted within 5 days of applying for this position are listed below :

  • North Carolina Driver's License
  • Birth Certificate or Valid Passport
  • Social Security Card (SIGNED)
  • High School or College Diploma / Transcript
  • Military DD-214 Member-4 (if applicable)
  • Authorization of Release of Personal Information to Cumberland County Sheriff's Office (The Authorization for Release form must be notarized. We are able to notarize your application free of charge and provide photocopies of your documents.)
  • Obtaining criminal record checks from every county in North Carolina you lived in. This can be done by going to that county clerk of courts.
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    Winter 2026 • Fayetteville, NC, US