Police Officer Trainee

Police Officer Trainee

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

1889A

Department

Police

Opening Date

05/26/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement?

Do you have a passion for helping others?

If so, the City of Greenville Police Department is searching for individuals just like you.

The City of Greenville Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Trainee to join its growing rank of law enforcement professionals. As a Police Officer Trainee, you will be compensated to attend an approved Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy, where you will undergo approximately five months of intense physical and educational training designed to prepare you for a career in law enforcement. Upon receiving your BLET certification, you will graduate as a certified North Carolina Police Officer with the City of Greenville.

Trainees will be paid $23.32 per hour ($1,865.60/biweekly) while attending BLET

What to know about the POPAT (Police Officer Physical Abilities Test)

Click Here: POPAT

This is a continuous recruitment and may close without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; and
• No experience required.

Special Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be a high school graduate or have passed the General Educational Development (GED) test.
• Must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be at least 20 years of age by December 2026.
• Must be of good moral character with no disqualifying criminal conviction(s).
• Must undergo an extensive background investigation including, but not limited to, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, medical exam, and drug screen.
• Must successfully complete a physical agility test and oral interviews.
• Must be available to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Must meet any other minimum employment requirements established by the City of Greenville.

Note: The selection process is typically completed within three (3) to four (4) months.

Qualified individuals who do not successfully complete the selection process can reapply for other City job vacancies.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

01

Provide your full name (no initials). Also provide your maiden name if applicable. (Required for background check.) Last, First, Middle (Maiden)

02

What is your Social Security number? (Required for background check - list number as xxx-xx-xxxx)

03

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04

If you have attended college, which best describes your level of education?

• Some college; no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Course work beyond bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

05

Do you have a valid drivers license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid drivers license is a current drivers license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

• Yes
• No

06

Please list your drivers license number and the state in which it was issued.

07

Are you at least 20 years of age OR will be 20 years of age by June 1, 2026?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you a citizen, born or naturalized, of the United States?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

10

This position requires that you be able to work rotating shifts. Are you willing and able to work a variety of shifts: days, evenings, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

11

I do hereby authorize a review of and full disclosure of all records concerning myself to any duly authorized agent of the City of Greenville, whether the said records are of a public, private, or confidential nature. The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure of the records of educational institutions; the records of commercial or retail credit agencies (including credit reports and/or ratings; and other financial statements and records wherever filed; medical and psychiatric treatment and/or consultation including hospitals, clinics, private practitioners, and the U.S. Veterans Administration; employment and pre-employment records, including background reports, efficiency rating, complaints or grievances filed by or against me and the records and recollections of attorneys at law, or of other counsel, whether representing me or another person in any case, either criminal or civil, in which I presently have or have had an interest. I understand that any information obtained by a personal history background investigation which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon this release authorization, will be considered in determining my suitability for employment. I also certify that any person(s) who may furnish such information concerning me shall not be held accountable for giving this information; and I do hereby release said person(s) from any and all liability, which may be incurred as a result of furnishing such information.

• I agree.
• I do NOT agree and therefore withdraw my application from further consideration.

12

I understand that a requirement of application for Police Officer/Trainee is the completion of a series of physical endurance/fitness tests and exercises designed to determine my fitness for employment. I understand that the tests will involve strenuous physical activity including bench press, leg press, sit-ups, a flexibility test, and a one and one half mile run. I acknowledge that there are risks inherent in performing the endurance/performance/fitness tests, and I assume the risk of strain, accident, or injury in connection with my participation in these tests and exercises. I intend this recognition and assumption of risk to be binding not only for myself, but also on my family and legal successors in interest.

• After considering my own health and limitations, I certify that I am fit to participate in all of the physical endurance/performance/fitness tests and exercises listed above.
• After considering my own health and limitations, I certify that I am NOT fit to participate in all of the physical endurance/performance/fitness tests and exercises listed above. Therefore, I withdraw my application from further consideration.

13

I understand that I will be expected to provide copies of the following documents to the Human Resources Department prior to employment: Social Security card, birth certificate, valid drivers license, high school diploma/GED, college degree or transcripts (if applicable), Form DD-214 (veterans only), and state law enforcement certification (if applicable).

• I agree
• I do NOT agree and therefore withdraw my application.

14

How did you hear about the Greenville Police Department as a career choice?

• Social Media
• Billboard/Bus Advertisements
• Career Fair
• Department Website
• Word of Mouth/Current Employee

Required Question

Employer City of Greenville

Address 200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858

Phone 252.329.4492

Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov