DEPUTY SHERIFF (8 HR & 12 HR SHIFTS)

The deputy position can be assigned to work 8 hour or 12-hour shifts depending on the vacancy and location of the position. This posting will be used to fill both 8 hour and 12-hour shifts. 

EFFECTIVE APRIL 19, 2024 - NEW PAY PLANS

Hiring range for 12-hour shift positions is $59,950.80 - $71,700.72. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. 

Hiring range for the 8-hour shift positions is $57,096.00 - $68,286.40. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. 

General Definition of Work: 

Performs intermediate protective service work in the Sheriff's Department involving an element of personal danger.  Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

Patrolling assigned area; responding to calls for service; investigating crimes; undertaking special assignments; assisting citizens; performing routine duties in the operation of the county jail; maintaining records; preparing reports.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

* On an assigned shift, operates a patrol car to observe for violations of laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.

* Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.

* Serves warrants, summons, subpoenas, court orders, and makes arrests; testifies in court.

* Serves court orders and civil process papers; performs required follow-up tasks.

* Based on training and level of experience, may be assigned to special duty area such as school resource officer, DARE officer, bailiff, training officer, process server, community police, etc.

* Controls traffic and crowds at fires, EMS responses and crime scenes.

* Assists other law enforcement officers in investigations.

* Transports prisoners and mental patients to facilities throughout the state.

* Acts as dispatcher; receives emergency and non-emergency medical, fire and law enforcement calls; dispatches appropriate emergency services to the scene.

* Assists with criminal investigations by presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, recording and issuing of evidence in court cases.

* Enforces animal control laws, investigates complaints, captures animals, and assists with animal shelter duties.

* Prepares a variety of detailed reports or activities; keeps necessary files.

* May be assigned to a variety of administrative tasks such as purchasing, time keeping, and related duties.

* Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.

* Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the geography of the county and location of important buildings; general knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Department; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear reports; ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action; ability to operate a computer and applicable software applications; ability to attend work regularly; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of a motor vehicle; possession of physical agility and endurance.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of Basic Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the State of North Carolina. 
• Must meet and maintain minimum qualifications for the position established by the department and the State of North Carolina. 
• May be required to complete Employment Security Commission Aptitude Test and submit to a psychological examination. 
• Polygraph examination and extensive background review required. 
• Must be exposed to Taser and OC Spray
• Must pass pre-hire firearms qualifications with a score of 80% or higher
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. 
• Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy. 
• Position is essential as defined by the Inclement Weather Plan. 
• Position may include after-hours work or on-call duty. 

Education and Experience:

Requires graduation from high school or a GED. 

Physical Requirements:

This is normally medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; some  work may require the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.  The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.  

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.  Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. 

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received.  It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.   

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.

Salary : $57,096 - $71,701