Deputy Sheriff

Louisburg, NC
Franklin County Sheriff

Salary: $55,183.00 – $57,942.00 Annually

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols a geographic region of the County to detect and deter crime; responds to calls for assistance; conducts preliminary investigations of crimes and complaints; detects unusual conditions; and may maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects.
  • Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, and other needs; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
  • Serves criminal papers such as warrants, subpoenas, notices of hearing, order of forfeiture, and commitment papers; locates people to serve papers, explains briefly the meaning of the papers being served, and makes arrests when necessary.
  • Serves civil process papers such as civil summons, magistrate summons, notice of rights, subpoenas, and court orders dealing with child support, child custody, and domestic violence; explains briefly the meaning of papers served and remains on the scene after serving certain papers until the civil process is completed.
  • Performs investigations of accidents and crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, secures the crime scene, and gathering physical evidence, and may serve as the evidence custodian; performs investigative tasks assigned by Investigator, arrests and processes criminal suspects.
  • Prepares necessary case files and materials for court; attends court to serve as a witness and provide evidence in court when necessary.
  • Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; provides information to general public.
  • Conducts commercial and residential property security checks.
  • Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times or when traffic signal malfunction or accidents require; maintains order at public gatherings.
  • Depending upon job assignment, employee may also administer the D.A.R.E. program within the County schools; prepares lesson plans; conducts the lessons; and prepares all public interest events associated with the program.
  • May serve as School Resource Officer and provides security to the school environment, participants in presentations related to law enforcement; works with staff on disciplinary issues.
  • May serve as a K-9 officer and respond to all calls needing a canine search; trains and cares for the canine.
  • May serve as Court Bailiff providing courtroom security for judges, the public, and inmates; calls court into session and insures judges’ security and other needs are met; performs coordination, seclusion, and other procedures with juries; escorts inmates to and from the courtroom.
  • Transports inmates as needed.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma with some law enforcement training or experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possession of Basic Law Enforcement certification preferred.
  • Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license, and have completed firearms training upon hire.
  • Must obtain Basic Law Enforcement certification; complete Juvenile Minority Sensitivity training, Field Training and Evaluation Program, Rapid Deployment Training, Blood Borne Pathogens training and Haz-Mat training within one year of employment.
  • Must complete Civil Process training and Taser training within six months of employment.
  • May be required to obtain other licensures or certifications as determined by the Sheriff.