Deputy Sheriff Lateral

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.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office is seeking BLET certified Deputy Sheriffs who embody the values and diversity of the Durham County community. If you are interested in joining the team, submit your application for a Deputy Sheriff position.

Typical responsibilities include operating a patrol car to observe violations of laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order. Responding to radio dispatches and answering calls and complaints. Serving warrants, summons, subpoenas, capiases, court orders, notices, attachments, claims and deliveries, ejections, executions, and other legal papers, making arrests. Testifying in court. Assisting in domestic disputes. Directing traffic for funerals and other public gatherings. Assisting other law enforcement officers in investigations. Serving as court bailiff and prisoner guard. Reporting unsafe conditions existing in the street or other public facilities. Assisting with criminal investigations by presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, preparing property and evidence, recording and issuing of evidence in court cases. Transporting prisoners, mental patients and others as required. Performing Bailiff and court security duties as assigned. Preparing detailed reports. Performing related tasks as required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include 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.

Requirements include having 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. Special requirements include being able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, which includes holidays and weekends.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.