Deputy ( Sheriff's Office

Performs responsible protective service work in the Sheriff's Office involving a variety of general or support duty assignments and involving an element of personal danger; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Responsibilities include:

• Enforcing laws; patrolling assigned area; investigating criminal activity; serving civil papers; ensuring safety of the public; testifying in court; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Operates a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order; responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.
• Serves warrants, summons, subpoenas, civil process papers and makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
• Enforces traffic laws; issues citations for traffic violations; performs radar enforcement, DUI checks, traffic control, motorist assists, etc.
• Assists other law enforcement officers and agencies on various tasks.
• Operates computer to run checks, criminal histories, missing person's checks, etc.
• Assists with criminal investigations by preserving, recording and presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses and testifying in court.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and files and prepares various reports.
• Performs a variety of special tasks and duties such as desk officer, training officer, court security, investigations or other special assignments as qualified and assigned.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment are in proper working order.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports.
• Ability to deal courteously, firmly and tactfully with the public under stressful situations.
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Possession of physical agility and endurance; skill in the use of firearms, chemical agents, weapons of defense and the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Certifications Required:

• Current NC BLET Certification Required (In order to be considered for this position, you must attach a copy of your NC BLET Certification to this application).
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License Required.

Application Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses must be uploaded with your application even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.