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 $61,152.00 - $73,142.16. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile.

Hiring range for the 8-hour shift positions is $58,225.44 - $69,625.92. 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.

(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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• On an assigned shift, operates a patrol car to observe for violations of laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.
• Serves warrants, summons, subpoenas, court orders, and makes arrests; testifies in court.
• Serves court orders and civil process papers; performs required follow-up tasks.
• Based on training and level of experience, may be assigned to special duty area such as school resource officer, DARE officer, bailiff, training officer, process server, community police, etc.
• Controls traffic and crowds at fires, EMS responses and crime scenes.
• Assists other law enforcement officers in investigations.
• Transports prisoners and mental patients to facilities throughout the state.
• Acts as dispatcher; receives emergency and non-emergency medical, fire and law enforcement calls; dispatches appropriate emergency services to the scene.
• Assists with criminal investigations by presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, recording and issuing of evidence in court cases.
• Enforces animal control laws, investigates complaints, captures animals, and assists with animal shelter duties.
• Prepares a variety of detailed reports or activities; keeps necessary files.
• May be assigned to a variety of administrative tasks such as purchasing, time keeping, and related duties.
• Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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:

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