Police Trainee

Job description

Date Opened: Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 AM Close Date: Monday, March 16, 2099 12:00 AM Department: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department: Salary: $28.61 - $37.55 Commensurate with Experience SUMMARY: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Police Trainee is responsible for completing the CMPD Academy and passing the Basic Law Enforcement Training to become a certified sworn law enforcement officer, providing protection, policing, patrolling and investigation. Police Trainees participate in a structured training and certification program and perform entry-level law enforcement work under close supervision. To learn more about the Police Department’s hiring process and other frequently asked questions, visit our website at https://charlottepolicejobs.org/ For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email CMPD_Recruitment@cmpd.org Major Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in a structured law enforcement training academy that incorporates an adult learning environment and follows a paramilitary model to gain knowledge of entry-level law enforcement responsibilities. Participates in a field training program with the assistance of a field training offi...