Deputy Sheriff; Road Patrol

Overview

The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is currently recruiting for a strongly self-motivated Deputy Sheriff with outstanding communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to join our team. In this position, as a sworn law enforcement officer, you will perform general duty law enforcement work to protect the lives, property, and rights of the citizens of Catawba County.

• Communicate effectively with the general public, react calmly and quickly in emergency situations
• Answer assigned radio calls and produce detailed written reports of incidents as they occur
• Conduct preliminary investigative work
• Prepare cases, discuss pending cases with the prosecuting attorney, and appear as a witness before the Grand Jury, as well as in court
• Have sound judgment, be able to make decisions quickly, and the ability to work in high-stress situations
• Make arrests pursuant to authority described in the General Statutes of North Carolina
• Answer calls: interview and question witnesses and suspects; investigate crimes and disturbances, gather evidence, and cooperate with other governmental law enforcement officers and various agencies in completing investigations and making arrests
• Conduct regular patrols and inspect troublesome zones in assigned area
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
• Assist in transporting prisoners, patients needing mental health care, and inebriates to institutions for confinement or treatment
• Serve a variety of legal papers such as warrants, subpoenas, court orders, child support, and orders for arrest and forfeitures, including transporting these prisoners to confinement facilities
• Attend annual departmental in-service to stay abreast of law changes, modern law enforcement practices, and maintain skills in the use of defensive weapons

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must be a US citizen
• Valid driver’s license
• Must successfully pass a criminal background investigation
• Meets eligibility requirements of Sheriff Deputy as determined by the NC Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Division
• No Felony Convictions
• Possesses a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills in order to resolve inquiries and complaints associated with customers served
• Strong analytical skills to conduct criminal investigations
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written format, to complete reports
• Sound knowledge of basic law enforcement practices
• Ability to react to volatile situations quickly and with clear purpose
• Ability to work collaboratively with other Sheriff’s personnel and other agencies
• Effective computer skills – must be able to obtain information and complete data entry
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time daily, lift/carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and operate equipment (radios, firearms, chemical sprays, batons, handcuffs, flashlights, recorders, cameras, etc.) daily

• Deputies work 12.25-hour shifts and get a three-day weekend off every other weekend (Fri-Sun), working 14 days out of a 28-day pay period
• Applicants must be available to work day and night shifts
• Pay is bi-weekly (every 14 days)
• Excellent benefits are offered, including competitive pay, health insurance, dental insurance, and a 5% 401K match
• To be considered complete, the online Catawba County application must be completed in its entirety, including the supplemental questions

• As described in the duties above, deputies perform general law enforcement duties and related responsibilities as required by the Sheriff’s Office

• Applicants who are bilingual in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply