BLET Deputy Sheriff Cadet

Durham, NC
Durham County Sheriff

Salary: $50,004.00 – $85,207.00

Closing Date: December 31, 2025

Essential Functions:

  • Performs general law enforcement duties to include patrolling the County during an assigned shift, answering calls for service.
  • Enforces the federal, state, and local laws.
  • Provides security for the courts of the State of North Carolina.
  • Transports prisoners, mental patients, and inebriates.
  • Serves both civil and criminal processes as directed by the courts.
  • Assist other local, state, and federal agencies in their law enforcement functions.
  • Investigates crimes through assignment or develops cases to investigate.
  • Performs special assignments or tasks, including under-cover and clerical.
  • Prepares reports as required by Office policy.
  • Performs other duties as required by the Sheriff.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 20 years old.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. **Training & Standards require a high school equivalency diploma be at least partial classroom.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license.
  • Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
  • Must pass a reading comprehension exam and a physical ability/readiness test.
  • Must successfully complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training and Field Operations Training within one (1) year of employment.