Deputy Sheriff (Road Patrol)-BLET Certified Only

The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is currently recruiting for a strongly self-motivated Deputy Sheriff with outstanding communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to join our team.  In this position, as a sworn law enforcement officer, you will perform general duty law enforcement work to protect the lives, property, and rights of the citizens of Catawba County. 

The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office responds to approximately 115,000 calls for service each year and is comprised of 265 Deputies, Detention Officers, and Employees. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for responding to calls for service, court security, crime prevention, serving civil process and criminal papers, sex offender registrations, investigating crime, providing School Resource Officers at County High, Middle, and Elementary Schools and CVCC, Narcotics, and the Detention Center that can house close to 600 inmates.

*Additional Salary Information:

• Shift deferential of $2 an hour provided for night shift.
• Deputies with advanced degrees will receive extra pay based on highest degree obtained:  Associates ($.25 per hour), Bachelors ($.50 per hour), Masters ($.75 per hour).  
• Deputies who possess a Law Enforcement Intermediate Certificate will receive an additional $.25 per hour.
• Deputies who possess a Law Enforcement Advanced Certificate will receive an additional $.50 per hour.  
• A salary increase is given annually upon a successful performance review (dependent upon budget availability).
• Bilingual extra duty pay is provided upon successful completion of testing (dependent upon budget availability).

Other Information:

• Deputies work 12.25 hour shifts, and get a three-day weekend off every other weekend (Fri-Sun), working 14 days out of a 28 day pay period.  
• Applicants must be available to work day and night shifts.   
• Pay is bi-weekly (every 14 days).
• Excellent benefits are offered, including competitive pay, health insurance, dental insurance, and a 5% 401K match.  
• To be considered complete the on line Catawba County application in entirety, including supplemental questions.

• Communicate effectively with the general public, react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Answer assigned radio calls, and produce detailed written reports of incidents as they occur.
• Conduct preliminary investigative work.
• Prepare cases, discuss pending cases with prosecuting attorney, and appear as a witness before the Grand Jury, as well as in court.  
• Have sound judgment, be able to make decisions quickly, and the ability to work in high stress situations.
• Make arrests pursuant to authority described in the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Answers calls; interviews and questions witnesses and suspects; investigates crimes and disturbances, gathers evidence, and cooperates with other governmental law enforcement officers and various agencies in completing investigations and making arrests
• Conducts regular patrols and inspect troublesome areas in assigned area
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports
• Assists in transporting prisoners, patients needing mental health care, and inebriates to institutions for confinement or treatment
• Serves a variety of legal papers such as warrants, subpoenas, court orders, child support, and orders for arrest and forfeitures, including transporting these prisoners to confinement facilities 
• Attends annual departmental in-service to stay abreast of law changes, modern law enforcement practices, and maintains skills in the use of defensive weapons

• Graduation from high school or equivalent 
• Applicants must be 20 years of age
• Applicants must possess BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification) in North Carolina 
• Applicants must be a US Citizen
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license
• Applicants must successfully pass a criminal background investigation
• Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for Sheriff Deputy as determined by the N.C Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Division

Additional Requirements:

• No Felony Convictions
• Possesses a high level professionalism and integrity
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills in order to resolve inquiries and complaints associated with customers served 
• Strong analytical skills to conduct criminal investigations 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in written format to complete reports 
• Sound knowledge of basic law enforcement practices 
• Ability to react to volatile situations quickly and with clear purpose 
• Ability to work collaboratively with other Sheriff’s personnel and other agencies 
• Effective computer skills – must be able to obtain information and complete data entry
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time daily, lift/carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and operate equipment (radios, firearms, chemical sprays, batons, handcuffs, flashlights, recorders, cameras, etc.) daily

Preferences:

Disqualifiers:

• Any Felony Conviction
• Any crime for which the conviction could have been punishment of more than two years of incarceration
• A misdemeanor conviction that either would prohibit certification or could result in suspension of certification by North Carolina Sheriff’s Training and Standards Commission and or deemed to be inappropriate as determined by the Sheriff. 
• Any individual that has been respondent and/or defendant in an active domestic violence protective order (50B Order) issued by a judge or a court of competent jurisdiction. 
• Any individual convicted of any offense arising from a domestic violence as defined by 18 U.S. code Section 921 (a). 
• Involvement in the unlawful sale of any controlled substances (illegal drugs) which lead to an arrest and conviction. 
• Unless medically prescribed, use of any drug scheduled in the Controlled Substance Act of North Carolina (Schedule I-V) within the past ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of application. 
• Distribution, possession or use of Marijuana or a derivative thereof within the twelve (12) month immediately preceding the date of application 
• Conviction in any jurisdiction of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol within the seven (7) years immediately preceding the date of application.
• Refusal to take the Blood or Breath Test as required by the implied consent law of any jurisdiction.
• Conviction of Eluding Police, Hit and Run, Vehicle Speed Competition or Death by Motor Vehicle.
• The suspension of revocation of driving privileges in any jurisdiction within the past five (5) years for any reason other than failure to pay fines and costs.
• More than two (2) moving violation within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of application.

Salary : $48,407