BLET Deputy Sheriff Cadet — Start a Law Enforcement Career

Durham County; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates for a BLET Deputy Sheriff Cadet (non-certified) position. Selected candidates will attend the Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy (BLET) and Field Operations Training (FTO).

Upon successful completion, the Deputy Sheriff Cadet will be certified as a BLET Law Enforcement Officer. BLET certified officers are eligible for available Deputy Sheriff positions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• High school diploma or equivalent; equivalency may require partial classroom.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
• Must pass a reading comprehension exam and a physical ability/readiness test.

Responsibilities

• Performs general law enforcement duties to include patrolling the County during an assigned shift, answering calls for service.
• Enforces the federal, state, and local laws.
• Provides security for the courts of the State of North Carolina.
• Transports prisoners, mental patients, and inebriates.
• Serves both civil and criminal processes as directed by the courts.
• Assist other local, state, and federal agencies in their law enforcement functions.
• Investigates crimes through assignment or develops cases to investigate.
• Performs special assignments or tasks, including under-cover and clerical.
• Prepares reports as required by Office policy.
• Performs other duties as required by the Sheriff.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Public relations

Weapons qualification

Policy compliance

Judgment under pressure

Reading comprehension

Knowledge of laws

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Durham County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates for a BLET Deputy Sheriff Cadet (non-certified) position. Selected candidates will attend the Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy (BLET) and Field Operations Training (FTO).

Upon successful completion, the Deputy Sheriff Cadet will be certified as a BLET Law Enforcement Officer. BLET certified officers are eligible for available Deputy Sheriff positions.