Deputy (Onslow County Sheriff's Office)

Onslow County•Jacksonville, NC

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About The Position

The Deputy performs responsible protective service work for the Onslow County Sheriff's Office, carrying out general or support-duty assignments that involve an element of personal danger. The work is performed under regular supervision. Deputies are expected to uphold the agency’s core values of Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty, and to perform essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The role focuses on enforcing laws, maintaining public order and safety, conducting investigations, serving civil and criminal process, supporting community policing and crime prevention, preparing court cases, and maintaining accurate records. Deputies may be assigned specialized duties based on qualifications and agency needs. Compensation is determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Appropriate North Carolina driver’s license.
Completed and maintained certification through North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).
Meet and maintain all Sheriff's Office, North Carolina, and CALEA-mandated training and certification requirements, including annual firearms qualification.
Working knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures.
General knowledge of County geography and the location of important buildings.
Knowledge of Sheriff's Office rules and regulations.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prepare clear, comprehensive reports.
Ability to use law enforcement technology and information systems.
Ability to deal courteously, firmly, and tactfully with the public in stressful situations, demonstrate cultural awareness and bias-free policing, analyze situations, and take quick, effective, and reasonable action with due regard for hazards and circumstances.
Communication and de-escalation skills; physical agility and endurance; skill in using firearms, chemical agents, and defensive weapons, and operating a motor vehicle; and ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Ability to satisfy the physical, communication, hearing, and visual demands described in the posting, including exerting force, moving and handling objects, and working in varied and hazardous environments.

Nice To Haves

Specialized certifications may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Operate a marked patrol vehicle to conduct proactive and directed patrols, enforce traffic and criminal laws, respond to dispatched calls for service, and identify suspicious or criminal activity.
Serve criminal and civil process, including warrants, summons, and subpoenas; make lawful arrests and use restraints when necessary while following agency de-escalation and use-of-force training.
Conduct traffic enforcement, including speed detection, DWI enforcement, traffic control, and motorist assistance.
Assist other law enforcement officers and agencies with various tasks.
Use computer systems and mobile data terminals to conduct records checks, criminal history checks, and warrant and missing-person inquiries through RMS, CAD, NCIC, and other authorized databases.
Assist with criminal investigations by securing crime scenes, collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, documenting findings, and testifying in judicial proceedings.
Prepare and maintain records and files, and prepare reports.
Perform specialized assignments as needed, such as field training, desk operations, investigations, or court security.
Inspect and maintain assigned vehicles, firearms, and issued equipment to ensure operational readiness and accountability.
Perform related tasks as required.