Deputy (Onslow County Sheriff's Office)

Onslow County, NC • Jacksonville, NC

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About The Position

Performs responsible protective service work in the Sheriff's Office involving a variety of general or support duty assignments and involving an element of personal danger; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and procedures
• General knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings
• Some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports
• Ability to deal courteously, firmly and tactfully with the public under stressful situations
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
• Possession of physical agility and endurance
• Skill in the use of firearms, chemical agents, weapons of defense and the operation of a motor vehicle
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
• Current NC BLET Certification Required
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License Required

Responsibilities

• Enforcing laws
• Patrolling assigned area
• Investigating criminal activity
• Serving civil papers
• Ensuring safety of the public
• Testifying in court
• Maintaining records and files
• Preparing reports
• Operating a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order
• Responding to radio dispatches and answering calls and complaints
• Serving warrants, summons, subpoenas, civil process papers and making arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints
• Enforcing traffic laws and issuing citations for traffic violations
• Performing radar enforcement, DUI checks, traffic control, motorist assists, etc.
• Assisting other law enforcement officers and agencies on various tasks
• Operating computer to run checks, criminal histories, missing person's checks, etc.
• Assisting with criminal investigations by preserving, recording and presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses and testifying in court
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of records and files and preparing various reports
• Performing a variety of special tasks and duties such as desk officer, training officer, court security, investigations or other special assignments as qualified and assigned
• Ensuring vehicle and equipment are in proper working order
• Performing related tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees