What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY SHERIFF LATERAL 1 position at Durham County Government?
Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.
DEPUTY SHERIFF – BLET CERTIFIED
DEPARTMENT: Office of the Sheriff
DATE POSTED: January 1, 2025
CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2025
SALARY PAY BAND MIN: $52,504.00
SALARY PAY BAND MAX: $89,467.00
MIN HIRING SALARY: $55,500.00 plus incentives.
JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME
Typical Responsibilities
Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, which includes holidays and weekends.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DEPUTY SHERIFF – BLET CERTIFIED
DEPARTMENT: Office of the Sheriff
DATE POSTED: January 1, 2025
CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2025
SALARY PAY BAND MIN: $52,504.00
SALARY PAY BAND MAX: $89,467.00
MIN HIRING SALARY: $55,500.00 plus incentives.
JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME
- VACANCIES WILL BE FILLED AS THEY OCCUR***
Typical Responsibilities
- On an assigned shift, operates a patrol car to observe 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, capiases, court orders, notices, attachments, claims and deliveries, ejections, executions, and other legal papers, makes arrests.
- Testifies in court.
- Assists in domestic disputes.
- Directs traffic for funerals and other public gatherings.
- Assists other law enforcement officers in investigations.
- Serves as court bailiff and prisoner guard.
- Reports unsafe conditions existing in the street or other public facilities.
- Assists with criminal investigations by presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, prepares property and evidence, recording and issuing of evidence in court cases.
- Transport prisoners, mental patients and others as required.
- Performs Bailiff and court security duties as assigned.
- Prepares detailed reports.
- Performs related tasks as required.
- General knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.
- General knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings
- Thorough 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 comprehensive reports.
- Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public.
- Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
- Ability to develop skills in the use of firearms and the operation of motor vehicles.
- Ability to maintain physical agility and endurance.
- Most have a current NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification.
- Must have or be able to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, which includes holidays and weekends.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $52,504 - $89,467
