Deputy (Onslow County Sheriff's Office)

Salary : $26.37 - $34.28 Hourly

Location : Jacksonville, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : Deputy 2025

Department : Sheriff's Office

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

Performs responsible protective service work in the Sheriff's Office involving a variety of general or support duty assignments and involving an element of personal danger; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Position Responsibilities

Enforcing laws; patrolling assigned area; investigating criminal activity; serving civil papers; ensuring safety of the public; testifying in court; maintaining records and files; 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.)

• Operates a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order; responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.
• Serves warrants, summons, subpoenas, civil process papers and makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
• Enforces traffic laws; issues citations for traffic violations; performs radar enforcement, DUI checks, traffic control, motorist assists, etc.
• Assists other law enforcement officers and agencies on various tasks.
• Operates computer to run checks, criminal histories, missing person's checks, etc.
• Assists with criminal investigations by preserving, recording and presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses and testifying in court.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and files and prepares various reports.
• Performs a variety of special tasks and duties such as desk officer, training officer, court security, investigations or other special assignments as qualified and assigned.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment are in proper working order.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications

Some knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously, firmly and tactfully with the public under stressful situations; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; possession of physical agility and endurance; skill in the use of firearms, chemical agents, weapons of defense and the operation of a motor vehicle; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

In order to be considered for this position, your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and / or any required certificates or licenses must be uploaded with your application even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including :

Health Insurance

Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.

Dental Insurance

Dental insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k

The County contributes 5% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount.

Vacation Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.

Sick Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

Paid Holidays

County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners may adjust the holiday schedule as deemed necessary.

Employee Assistance Program

The County provides an Employee Assistance Program to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as depression, substance abuse, and financial or legal concerns.

Supplemental Benefits

County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, MetLife Supplemental Plans, Pre-paid Legal & Identity Theft Protection, and the College Foundation 529 Savings Plan.

For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.

What is your highest level of education?

Do you have NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification?

Have you attached a copy of your valid NC BLET Certification to this application? In order to be considered for this position, you must attach a copy of your NC BLET Certification to this application.

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

Required Question

Salary : $26 - $34