Deputy Sheriff

Salary: $24.57 an hour or $53,660.88 annually

Position Summary:

The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for full time Deputy Sheriffs. Law enforcement officers are a crucial part of maintaining a safe community for all New Hanover County residents. In addition to protecting the lives, property, and rights of citizens, Deputy Sheriffs work to build relationships with the community’s residents by participating on committees, attending community events, building relationships with youth, and supporting charitable community efforts.

Essential Functions:

• Patrolling County roads and neighborhoods, responding to emergencies, and rendering appropriate aid.
• Responding to reports of criminal activity by conducting investigations, serving warrants and summons, making arrests as necessary, and preparing written reports.
• Assisting the District Attorney with prosecutions by filing appropriate written reports and testifying in court.
• Performing outreach and public relations activities with members of the community including: speaking to school groups and civic organizations.
• Assisting other law enforcement agencies with investigations and emergencies.
• Preparing reports on crime statistics.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application and a citizen of the United States.
• Please note assignment is at the discretion of the Sheriff.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, extended hours and during emergency situations.
• Candidates must successfully complete a written examination, physical abilities test, structured interview, background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and medical examination.
• Valid NC Driver’s License
• Basic Law Enforcement (BLET) Certification
• Candidates who are currently in the process of completing BLET certification are eligible for hire and encouraged to apply through this posting.