Police Cadet

Location : Wilmington, NC

Job Type : Part Time-Benefits Eligible

Job Number : 23-00098

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings : Driving History Check

Criminal History Check

Credit History Check

Background Investigation

Drug Screen

Polygraph

Hiring Salary : $15.00

Full Salary Range : $15.00 - $22.50

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

The City of Wilmington is accepting applications for a Police Cadet. This is a non-sworn position working in the Wilmington Police Department with a flexible part-time schedule up to 28 hours per week.

The following forms must be completed and attached to the online application for consideration (NOTE : Please make sure appropriate notarization is obtained on the F-3 prior to submitting an application) :

• North Carolina Personal History Statement (F3) - select "Police F3", select "Sign Up", complete online, print, & have notarized. (Attach full notarized document to the application)
• WPD Personal History Waiver - print and complete (handwritten signature required)
• WPD Credit Inquiry Waiver - print and complete (handwritten signature required)
• Criminal History Inquiry Waiver - print and complete (handwritten signature required)
• Driving History Inquiry Waiver - print and complete (handwritten signature required)
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copy of Official Transcript (seal not required)
• High School - transcript only
• GED - copy of final grade must be attached
• College - transcript only

The additional forms MUST be uploaded and attached to the online application in order to move forward in the process. If you have any issues uploading the documents, Human Resources can assist. Please call (910) 341-7840 for assistance.

Note : Forms may be notarized in the Human Resources Department at no cost. The Human Resources office is located at 115 N. 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC (5th floor).

The following is a summary of steps in the selection process. Once an application packet is submitted to the City of Wilmington Human Resources Department, it will be forwarded to the Wilmington Police Department hiring manager. Each step must be successfully completed to advance to the next step in the process. In the event an applicant does not successfully complete any step of the application process, they must reapply whenever a new posting for a position is advertised. Please note the application process may take up to 3 months to complete :

Step 1 : Completion of City of Wilmington Application and Wilmington PD Application Packet

Step 2 : Preliminary Screening (against job qualifications)

Step 3 : Interview Board

Step 4 : Complete Background Investigation

Step 5 : Medical / Drug Screening / Polygraph

Typical Tasks

Provide general customer service to citizens and perform administrative duties for the Police Department by processing paperwork, answering citizen questions in person and over the phone, managing the front desk, assisting walk-ins, retrieving and explaining reports to citizens, and filing paperwork. Other duties include sorting daily mail, training new cadets, assisting officers with reports, registering bicycles, signing in guests, and assisting other divisions within the Department as needed.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements :

Applicants who are actively attending school while majoring in Criminal Justice or closely related field of study preferred.

Note : Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends and holidays. This position must also be able to work during periods of inclement weather or other emergencies.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

WORKING CONDITIONS : This position generally requires work in an office setting

Our Core Values :

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement : Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What we offer :

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes :

Applicant Status Updates : After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and / or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

Retirement :

Miscellaneous :

Note : The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

Are you between the ages of 18 to 25 years old?

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

Do you possess and / or are you eligible to obtain a NC Driver's License?

Are you actively attending school while majoring in Criminal Justice or a closely related field of study?

If currently enrolled in school, please explain what program you are actively enrolled in.

Do you understand that if hired, you must be willing to work days, nights, weekends and holidays? Note : we will work around class scheduled if currently enrolled in school.

I understand in addition to submitting this application I must also complete and attach the following documents to my application in order to be considered for this position (links and details can be found in the job posting) : -North Carolina Personal History Statement (F3) -WPD Personal History Waiver-WPD Credit Inquiry Waiver -Criminal History Waiver-Driving History inquiry Waiver-WPD Recruiting Survey-Copy of Birth Certificate-Copy of Official Transcript (Does not need to be sealed)

Required Question

Salary : $750