Deputy Sheriff Shifts

The deputy position can be assigned to work 8 hour or 12-hour shifts depending on the vacancy and location of the position. This posting will be used to fill both 8 hour and 12-hour shifts.

EFFECTIVE APRIL 19, 2024 - NEW PAY PLANS

Hiring range for 12-hour shift positions is $59,950.80 - $71,700.72. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile.

Hiring range for the 8-hour shift positions is $57,096.00 - $68,286.40. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile.

General Definition of Work:

Performs intermediate protective service work in the Sheriff's Department involving an element of personal danger. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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General knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the geography of the county and location of important buildings; general knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Department; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear reports; ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates;

ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action; ability to operate a computer and applicable software applications; ability to attend work regularly; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of a motor vehicle; possession of physical agility and endurance.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of Basic Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the State of North Carolina.
• Must meet and maintain minimum qualifications for the position established by the department and the State of North Carolina.
• May be required to complete Employment Security Commission Aptitude Test and submit to a psychological examination.
• Polygraph examination and extensive background review required.
• Must be exposed to Taser and OC Spray.
• Must pass pre-hire firearms qualifications with a score of 80% or higher.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
• Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy.
• Position is essential as defined by the Inclement Weather Plan.
• Position may include after-hours work or on-call duty.

Education and Experience:

Requires graduation from high school or a GED.

Physical Requirements:

This is normally medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; some work may require the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects;

work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound;

visual acuity is…