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Law Enforcement Chief / Deputy
Greensboro, NC
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Greensboro, NC Job Details Full-time $49,815 - $69,104 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Military leave Paid time off Uniform allowance Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Record keeping Intake No experience needed High school diploma or GED Driver's License Experience working with incarcerated individuals Full Job Description Overview We are currently hiring for positions as a Detention Officer or Deputy Sheriff.
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FEATURES- Detention Officer You must apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/guilfordnc/jobs/5110807/detention-officer-pool-2026 Detention Officers perform specialized inmate detention and care work in one of two county detention facilities in the Guilford County Sheriff's Department. An employee in this class performs inmate intake, detention, care, and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the cell and detention facility and related care and record keeping requirements. Patience and firmness are required in frequent contacts with violent, suicidal, and mentally disturbed detainees. The employee is subject to a hazardous and confining working environment. Work is performed under the general supervision and is evaluated by review of inmate records and activity reports, during formal discussion, and by observation. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation or equivalent No Prior experience required. Paid training once you are hired.
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FEATURES- Deputy Sheriff You must apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/guilfordnc/jobs/5110805/deputy-sheriff-pool-2026 Performs general duty law enforcement work in protecting the lives, property, and rights of citizens in the county, in serving a variety of civil court papers, and in serving all subpoenas and a variety of criminal papers in the Guilford County Sheriff's Department. An employee in this class performs a variety of law enforcement duties on an assigned shift. Work is derived from the requirement to protect life and property, to conduct initial investigations in an assigned zone of the county, to patrol in an official vehicle to deter crimes, and to apprehend violators or suspects.
Duties may include:
serving criminal court papers such as warrants and subpoenas; receiving and serving civil process papers such as civil and magistrate summons, subpoenas, notice of rights, and court orders. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement. Considerable tact, firmness and courtesy are required in serving the public. The employee is expected to exercise alertness and independent judgement in dealing with unusual situations. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Department and is evaluated by a superior for adherence to departmental policies through observation, conferences, and review of records and reports, and for the effectiveness of assigned duties. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation or equivalent No Prior experience required. Paid training once you are hired. You can easily determine whether you meet the Guilford County Sheriff's Office's illegal drug policy by answering the following questions: Have you used marijuana at all within the last year? Have you used any other illegal drug (including anabolic steroids) at all in the past 10 years? Have you ever sold, distributed, manufactured, or transported any illegal drug? Have you ever used any prescription drug or used a legally obtainable substance in a manner for which it was not intended within the past three years (36 months)?
Pay:
$49,815.00 - $69,104.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Military leave Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you used marijuana within the past year? Are you a US Citizen? Are you at least 20 years old? Do you possess, or are able to obtain, a valid driver's license?
