Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) - Job Training Program
Website provided by the program.
At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- In person
- Length
- Duration not listed
- Locations
- 1 location in North Carolina
- Job locations
- North Carolina
- Career field
- Legal, Other - Law Enforcement
- Target MOS/ratings
- All
About the program
Jobs this program prepares you for
Eligibility & prerequisites
Applicants for admission to the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program must: Have graduated from High School, have an Adult High School Diploma, or have passed the GED with an equivalency certificate which meets the minimum requirements set by the State of North Carolina. Meet the minimum standards for employment as established by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the NC Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission which include being: A citizen of the United States; At least 20 years of age (Applicant must be 20 years of age as of the first day of class or have written authorization from the Director of the Criminal Justice Standards Division if less than 20 years old.); Of good moral character; Examined and certified by a licensed physician or surgeon to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the functions of a law enforcement officer. Have not ever committed or been convicted of any of the following: A felony; a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; or A crime or unlawful act for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than six months but less than two years and the crime or unlawful act occurred within the last five years; or Four or more crimes or unlawful acts described in "b" above regardless of the date of occurrence; or Four or more crimes or unlawful acts for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for less than six months except if the last conviction date occurred more than two years prior to the date of enrollment; or A combination of four or more unlawful acts described in "b" or "d" above regardless of the date of conviction. Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Reading test. The NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Commission requires all enrollees to take a nationally standardized reading test prior to being admitted to a BLET course. Scores indicating being proficient in reading will meet reading test requirements.
Locations & contacts
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- Castle Hayne, NC 28429Emily Holteholt@cfcc.edu
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ