Police Officer - Trainee through Police Corporal - Certified/Lateral

About the Position

The Hillsborough Police Department is looking for individuals of high moral character with a genuine desire to serve and make a difference to become part of our team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Job Duties

• Patrol of town streets and neighborhoods to deter crime or apprehend and/or arrest violators or suspects
• Responding to calls for law enforcement assistance
• Gathering information for criminal investigations
• Meeting with and working with community members
• Fluency in a foreign language is desired (Spanish preferred)
• A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required

Position Qualifications

• The hiring process varies depending on candidates' backgrounds.
• For candidates who are enrolled in or have completed BLET, the hiring process includes:
• Application
• Hillsborough accepts applications online through the town's employment website.
• Written testing
• Physical assessment
• Panel and individual interviews
• Background investigation
• If a conditional offer is made, a medical evaluation, psychological evaluation, preemployment drug screening, and polygraph testing (where applicable) will be required.

Supplemental Information

• Hiring range for officers who have completed BLET: $54,912 - $94,573
• A competitive benefits package is provided.
• Details, including take home vehicles and specialization matrix, are available on the department's website.

Benefits

• 12 paid vacation days/year
• 12 paid sick days/year
• 12-13 paid holidays/year
• Bereavement leave
• Paid voting leave
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Employer-paid medical insurance for employee, up to an annual value of $11,363 (2026-27)
• Employer-paid dental insurance for employee, an annual value of $374 (2026-27)
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Three retirement plans- Local Government Retirement System with 13% contribution by the town
• 401(k) plan with 5% contribution by the town
• 457
• Longevity pay plan
• Employee Assistance Counseling Program
• Skills training for career progression
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Student loan and college planning support
• Potential for relocation assistance
• Flexible work schedule (dependent on position and approval)
• Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered
• Employees have the option to cover their dependents including spouse, domestic partner, and children on the town's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction.