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36Starting salary based on qualifications and experience.
Job DescriptionSheriff Deputy IGeneral Statement of DutiesPerforms responsible protective and civil service work for the Sheriff's Office.
Job ResponsibilitiesDistinguishing Features of the ClassAn employee in this class is responsible for patrolling the County and enforcing Federal; State and local laws. Work generally requires the employee to make arrests; serve civil papers; warrants and subpoenas; issue citations for traffic violations; complete accident and incident reports and testify in court. Guides may include North Carolina General Statutes; Federal; State and local laws; traffic laws; County and City ordinances and departmental policies and procedures. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Sheriff Lieutenant and Sheriff Sergeant.
Illustrative Examples of Work
On an assigned shift; operates a patrol car and observes for law violations; suspicious activities and/or persons and disturbances of law and order
Issues citations; makes arrests; takes arrestees into custody; fingerprints; photographs and completes paperwork; serves civil and criminal papers; warrants; summons; subpoenas; and court orders
Transports arrestees; inmates and mental patients to correctional facilities; medical appointments or the courthouse; maintaining physical security
Conducts preliminary investigations of crime and accident scenes; interviews suspects; complainants and witnesses and takes photographs
Provides backup to other law enforcement personnel
Assists in collecting and preserving evidence
Conducts and documents proper security checks of homes and businesses
Completes all required reports and forms; including accident and incident reports
Provides security and directs traffic for special activities such as parades and athletic events
Conducts driver license check points
Maintains the appearance of vehicles and assigned equipment
Maintains order and safety in the courts; provides security for court proceedings and screens all citizens that are entering the courtroom
Testifies in court
Adheres to department's safety rules and regulations
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge; Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of federal; state and local laws as it pertains to law enforcement policies and procedures for both adult and juvenile
General knowledge of the North Carolina General statutes as it pertains to the serving and handling of civil papers
General knowledge of the boundaries and geography of the county
General knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques
General knowledge of the criminal justice system and court procedures
Skill in the use of firearms; intoximeters; communications equipment; photographic equipment and other standard and specialized equipment
Ability to analyze situations and react quickly; effectively and adopt reasonable courses of action with regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
Ability to operate a computer
Skill in gathering information and preparing reports
Ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers; judges; attorneys; Clerk of Court; probation officers; inmates; children; school personnel; businesses; civic and community organizations and the general public.
Education and ExperienceGraduation from high school or GED equivalent and some basic law enforcement experience.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver license and at least 21 years of age
Possession of the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certificate issued by the State of North Carolina.
(Slightly lower entry rate of pay until BLET certificate is obtained.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of climbing; balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling; reaching; standing; walking; pushing; pulling; lifting; fingering; grasping; feeling; talking; hearing and repetitive motions
Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Must possess visual acuity necessary to operate a computer terminal and operate vehicles or other equipment
Must be able to work in environmental conditions that require both inside and outside work with no effective protection of weather; subject to extreme cold: temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour; subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour
Worker is subject to sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
Must be able to work in conditions that are subject to hazards; including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts; electrical current; working on scaffolding and high places; exposure to high heat; or exposure to chemicals
May be subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory of the skin such as fumes; odors; dusts; mists; gases; or poor ventilation
Must be able to function in narrow aisles or passageways
Must be able to work in conditions that are subject to contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids.
Application Special Instructions
MUST OBTAIN AN APPLICATION PACKET AT THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
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36Starting salary based on qualifications and experience.
Job DescriptionSheriff Deputy IGeneral Statement of DutiesPerforms responsible protective and civil service work for the Sheriff's Office.
Job ResponsibilitiesDistinguishing Features of the ClassAn employee in this class is responsible for patrolling the County and enforcing Federal; State and local laws. Work generally requires the employee to make arrests; serve civil papers; warrants and subpoenas; issue citations for traffic violations; complete accident and incident reports and testify in court. Guides may include North Carolina General Statutes; Federal; State and local laws; traffic laws; County and City ordinances and departmental policies and procedures. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Sheriff Lieutenant and Sheriff Sergeant.
Illustrative Examples of Work
On an assigned shift; operates a patrol car and observes for law violations; suspicious activities and/or persons and disturbances of law and order
Issues citations; makes arrests; takes arrestees into custody; fingerprints; photographs and completes paperwork; serves civil and criminal papers; warrants; summons; subpoenas; and court orders
Transports arrestees; inmates and mental patients to correctional facilities; medical appointments or the courthouse; maintaining physical security
Conducts preliminary investigations of crime and accident scenes; interviews suspects; complainants and witnesses and takes photographs
Provides backup to other law enforcement personnel
Assists in collecting and preserving evidence
Conducts and documents proper security checks of homes and businesses
Completes all required reports and forms; including accident and incident reports
Provides security and directs traffic for special activities such as parades and athletic events
Conducts driver license check points
Maintains the appearance of vehicles and assigned equipment
Maintains order and safety in the courts; provides security for court proceedings and screens all citizens that are entering the courtroom
Testifies in court
Adheres to department's safety rules and regulations
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge; Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of federal; state and local laws as it pertains to law enforcement policies and procedures for both adult and juvenile
General knowledge of the North Carolina General statutes as it pertains to the serving and handling of civil papers
General knowledge of the boundaries and geography of the county
General knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques
General knowledge of the criminal justice system and court procedures
Skill in the use of firearms; intoximeters; communications equipment; photographic equipment and other standard and specialized equipment
Ability to analyze situations and react quickly; effectively and adopt reasonable courses of action with regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
Ability to operate a computer
Skill in gathering information and preparing reports
Ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers; judges; attorneys; Clerk of Court; probation officers; inmates; children; school personnel; businesses; civic and community organizations and the general public.
Education and ExperienceGraduation from high school or GED equivalent and some basic law enforcement experience.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver license and at least 21 years of age
Possession of the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certificate issued by the State of North Carolina.
(Slightly lower entry rate of pay until BLET certificate is obtained.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of climbing; balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling; reaching; standing; walking; pushing; pulling; lifting; fingering; grasping; feeling; talking; hearing and repetitive motions
Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Must possess visual acuity necessary to operate a computer terminal and operate vehicles or other equipment
Must be able to work in environmental conditions that require both inside and outside work with no effective protection of weather; subject to extreme cold: temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour; subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour
Worker is subject to sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
Must be able to work in conditions that are subject to hazards; including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts; electrical current; working on scaffolding and high places; exposure to high heat; or exposure to chemicals
May be subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory of the skin such as fumes; odors; dusts; mists; gases; or poor ventilation
Must be able to function in narrow aisles or passageways
Must be able to work in conditions that are subject to contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids.
Application Special Instructions
MUST OBTAIN AN APPLICATION PACKET AT THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT