County Deputy Sheriff (Sworn)

Fayetteville, NC
Cumberland County Sheriff

Salary: $54,765.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Performs professional sworn law enforcement work to protect the citizens and property within Cumberland County. Each Deputy Sheriff will receive general supervision in daily activities, with more difficult situations performed under direct supervision or with a Deputy Sheriff Corporal or Deputy Sheriff Sergeant. Newly hired Deputy Sheriffs’ are eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus after FTO.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs general law enforcement duties to include patrolling the County during an assigned shift in a vehicle, or on a motorcycle or on a bike.
  • Preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crimes.
  • Serving various civil and criminal papers.
  • Responding to calls; apprehend and arresting suspects.
  • Transporting suspects and criminals to the County Detention Center, other detention and mental health facilities.
  • Participating in community policing functions.
  • Assisting other law enforcement agencies with investigations and emergencies.
  • Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness.
  • Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, discussion, and review of reports for adherence to laws, agency policy and procedures, and proper judgment.
  • Rendering appropriate aid and executing related assignments

Requirements:

  • A Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification is required for this position.
  • Applicants must possess a BLET Certification to be considered for this position.
  • Must be a United States Citizen,
  • Be at least 20 years of age,
  • Have a high school diploma or GED and a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but not limited to, criminal background check, physical abilities test, polygraph testing, medical exam, drug-screen, and psychological screening.
  • Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts.
  • Must reside within 40 miles of the Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Center.
  • Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Must have and maintain a clean criminal record, live within forty (40) miles radius of the Law Enforcement Center, submit to a drug screening test, and receive a negative result for the use of drugs specified in the county policy.

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