Deputy Sheriff (School Resource Officer) – BLET Certified Only

Catawba County Government•Newton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for a strongly self-motivated Deputy Sheriff to work within Catawba County Schools as a School Resource Officer (SRO). We are looking for sworn law enforcement officers with outstanding communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to join our team. In this position, you will perform general duty law enforcement work to protect citizens' lives, property, and rights and serve as a mentor and educator to the children and parents within Catawba County Schools System. This position requires current BLET certification in North Carolina. The Sheriff’s Office is not offering BLET sponsorship for this position. Applicants who are not already certified will not be considered. The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office responds to approximately 115,000 calls for service each year and is comprised of 265 Deputies, Detention Officers, and Employees. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for responding to calls for service, court security, crime prevention, serving civil process and criminal papers, sex offender registrations, investigating crime, providing School Resource Officers at County High, Middle, and Elementary Schools and CVCC, Narcotics, and the Detention Center that can house close to 600 inmates.

Requirements

Must possess BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training) Certification in North Carolina
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be at least 20 years of age
Must be a US citizen
Valid driver’s license
Must successfully pass a criminal background investigation
Meets eligibility requirements of Sheriff Deputy as determined by the NC Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Division
No Felony Convictions
Possesses a high-level professionalism and integrity
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills in order to resolve inquiries and complaints associated with customers served
Strong analytical skills to conduct criminal investigations
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in written format to complete reports
Sound knowledge of basic law enforcement practices
Ability to react to volatile situations quickly and with clear purpose
Ability to work collaboratively with other Sheriff’s personnel and other agencies
Effective computer skills – must be able to obtain information and complete data entry
Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time daily, lift/carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and operate equipment (radios, firearms, chemical sprays, batons, handcuffs, flashlights, recorders, cameras, etc.) daily

Nice To Haves

Applicants who are bilingual in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply.
3 years of law enforcement experience

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with the general public and react calmly and quickly in emergencies.
Answer assigned radio calls and produce detailed written reports of incidents as they occur.
Conduct preliminary investigative work.
Prepare cases, discuss pending cases with the prosecuting attorney, and appear as a witness before the Grand Jury and in court.
Have sound judgment, be able to make decisions quickly, and have the ability to work in high-stress situations.
Make arrests pursuant to authority described in the General Statutes of North Carolina.
Be able to present and teach students and parents in a class or auditorium setting.
Answers calls; interviews and questions witnesses and suspects; investigates crimes and disturbances, gathers evidence, and cooperates with other governmental law enforcement officers and various agencies in completing investigations and making arrests
Conducts regular patrols and inspects troublesome areas in assigned area
Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports
Assists in transporting prisoners, patients needing mental health care, and inebriates to institutions for confinement or treatment
Serves a variety of legal papers such as warrants, subpoenas, court orders, child support, and orders for arrest and forfeitures, including transporting prisoners to confinement facilities
Attends annual departmental in-service to stay abreast of law changes and modern law enforcement practices and maintains skills in the use of defensive weapons
Attends and passes the NC SRO Certification course within one year of the start date.

Benefits

Up to 40 hours of advanced annual leave
Up to 40 hours of advanced sick leave
Shift differential of $2 an hour provided for night shift.
Deputies with advanced degrees will receive extra pay based on highest degree obtained: Associate’s ($0.25 per hour), Bachelor’s ($0.50 per hour), Master's ($0.75 per hour).
Deputies who possess a Law Enforcement Intermediate Certificate will receive an additional $0.25 per hour.
Deputies who possess a Law Enforcement Advanced Certificate will receive an additional $0.50 per hour.
A salary increase is given annually upon a successful performance review (dependent upon budget availability).
Bilingual extra duty pay is provided upon successful completion of testing (dependent upon budget availability).
Competitive pay
Health insurance
Dental insurance
5% 401K match