Deputy Sheriff - NC BLET Certified

Wake County (NC) • Raleigh, NC

121d • $25 - $43

About The Position

The Wake County Sheriff's Office is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Deputy Sheriffs. This position is for North Carolina BLET certified law enforcement officers only. As a Deputy Sheriff, you'll be part of a progressive agency committed to transparency, accountability, and innovation in law enforcement. The salary for NC BLET Certified Deputy Sheriff begins at $25.51 per hour (approximately $53,067 annually) with various incentives available for education, military experience, prior experience, and fluency in foreign languages.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License and 'safe' driving record
• Successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training
• Must obtain a Firearms Certification
• Completion of the Annual In-Service Training for Law Enforcement
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Nice To Haves

• Physical ability to meet and cope with all demands of law enforcement
• Ability to learn and maintain a working knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, officials, and the general public
• Ability to qualify and re-qualify with all mandated weapons in accordance with state laws and the policies and procedures of the Office of the Sheriff
• Ability to follow directions, learn policies and procedures, and act independently using sound judgment in both normal and emergency situations

Responsibilities

• Provide security for the courts of the State of North Carolina
• Transport prisoners and mental patients
• Serve both civil and criminal process as directed by the courts
• Patrol an assigned area within Wake County, check property, answer calls for service, investigate crimes and disturbances, and arrest violators of the law
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws
• Assist other local, state, and federal agencies in their law enforcement functions
• Investigate crimes
• Give public presentations
• Work as a School Resource Officer
• Prevent crime
• Perform special assignments or tasks, including undercover and clerical work
• Prepare reports as required by Office policy
• Perform other duties as required by the Sheriff

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Wide range of training and development opportunities
• Stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life
• Flexible work schedules

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