Police Officer Trainee
City of Lexington
NC
Posted Date
5/20/2026
Description
Police Officer Trainee
Type: Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:$41,282 Starting annual salary, plus excellent benefits
Posted Date:05/20/2026 10:30 AM
Deadline to Apply: 06/03/2026
Under direct or general supervision, a Police Officer Trainee performs a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties and attends basic law enforcement training (BLET) in preparation for employment as a Police Officer I with the Lexington Police Department. Upon graduation of BLET and completion of all NC state law enforcement requirements will perform responsible work as Police Officer I to provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. This is not a sworn position. This is an FLSA non-exempt 7(k) position.
Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.
Minimum Qualifications
Education equivalent to graduation from high school and current enrollment in Basic Law Enforcement Training.
Valid NC driver's license and good driving record;
Minimum age of 20 years.
Work Schedule
Primarily Monday - Friday 8:00 am -6:00 pm during BLET.
Following BLET; rotating upon graduation. Paid bi-weekly.
Closing Date
Application and instructions are available here. Position will remain Open Until Wednesday June 3rd at 11:59pm.
All applicants must provide accurate information on the City's application for each position application.
The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.
The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Salary
41,282.00 - 41,282.00 Annual
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma
City of Lexington
NC
Posted Date
5/20/2026
Description
Police Officer Trainee
Type: Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:$41,282 Starting annual salary, plus excellent benefits
Posted Date:05/20/2026 10:30 AM
Deadline to Apply: 06/03/2026
Under direct or general supervision, a Police Officer Trainee performs a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties and attends basic law enforcement training (BLET) in preparation for employment as a Police Officer I with the Lexington Police Department. Upon graduation of BLET and completion of all NC state law enforcement requirements will perform responsible work as Police Officer I to provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. This is not a sworn position. This is an FLSA non-exempt 7(k) position.
Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.
Minimum Qualifications
Education equivalent to graduation from high school and current enrollment in Basic Law Enforcement Training.
Valid NC driver's license and good driving record;
Minimum age of 20 years.
Work Schedule
Primarily Monday - Friday 8:00 am -6:00 pm during BLET.
Following BLET; rotating upon graduation. Paid bi-weekly.
Closing Date
Application and instructions are available here. Position will remain Open Until Wednesday June 3rd at 11:59pm.
All applicants must provide accurate information on the City's application for each position application.
The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.
The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Salary
41,282.00 - 41,282.00 Annual
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma
Job ID: 523484602
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026
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