Blet Cadet - Winter 2026 Pre-Processing With $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

• 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 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:

Attach a copy of the following documents to the completed application or submit it to the Human Resource Office located at 131 Dick St., Fayetteville, NC.

* 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:

YOU WILL NEED TO OBTAIN CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FROM EVERY COUNTY IN NORTH CAROLINA YOU LIVED IN.
THIS CAN BE DONE BY GOING TO THAT COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS.