Deputy Sheriff Civil Division

Iredell-County,-Nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell County Sheriff's Office seeks Deputies to perform general law enforcement work protecting life and property across the county. Deputies may patrol or join specialized units, remain sworn officers, and may be reassigned per operational needs.

Responsibilities include disciplined patrols, responding to incidents, investigations, court testimonies, and transporting individuals while upholding safety and professional standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training required.
• Must meet NC certification requirements for law enforcement officers.
• Minimum age for sworn certification must be met.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required.
• Maintain required law enforcement certifications and qualifications.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle, foot, ATV, or other approved means.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Prevent, detect, investigate, and document criminal activity.
• Interview victims, witnesses, suspects, and others connected to calls.
• Arrest offenders and process suspects according to law and policy.
• Serve warrants and civil processes as assigned.
• Transport detainees and others as required.
• Prepare accurate reports, affidavits, and related documents.
• Testify in court and assist other agencies as needed.

Skills

Patrol operations

Investigations

Report writing

Crisis response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

This position performs general law enforcement work to protect life and property throughout Iredell County. Deputy Sheriffs enforce federal, state, and local laws; preserve the peace; prevent and investigate crime; respond to calls for service; apprehend offenders; serve criminal and civil process; and provide professional public safety services.

Deputies may be assigned to patrol or to specialized units based on the operational needs of the Sheriff’s Office. All deputies remain sworn law enforcement officers and may be reassigned by the Sheriff or designee as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patrols assigned areas by vehicle, foot, ATV, watercraft, bicycle, or other approved means.

Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.

Prevents, detects, investigates, and documents criminal activity.

Investigates complaints, disturbances, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, traffic crashes, and other incidents.

Interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, complainants, and other persons connected to calls or investigations.

Arrests offenders and processes criminal suspects according to law and agency policy.

Serves warrants, criminal process, civil process, subpoenas, court orders, and other legal documents as assigned.

Transports prisoners, detainees, mental health commitments, juveniles, and other persons as required.

Prepares clear, complete, and accurate reports, citations, affidavits, warrants, and related documents.

Testifies in court and presents facts related to arrests, investigations, service of process, and other official duties.

Assists other law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management, and government agencies as needed.

Maintains assigned vehicles, weapons, radios, uniforms, equipment, and other issued property in proper working order.

Provides courteous assistance, information, directions, and crime prevention guidance to the public.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Sheriff or designee.

SPECIALIZED ASSIGNMENTS

Deputies may be assigned to specialized divisions, units, or program areas including, but not limited to:

Patrol

Civil Division

Warrant Division

School Resource Officer

College Resource Officer

Community Oriented Policing (COPS)

Lake Patrol

Youth Education Program

Office / Information

Court Security

K-9, Narcotics, Special Operations, or other assignments established by the Sheriff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Working knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances, Sheriff’s Office policies, and law enforcement procedures.

Knowledge of search and seizure, arrest, use of force, civil process, criminal process, mental health commitment procedures, traffic enforcement, and court procedure.

Skill in the use of firearms, law enforcement equipment, defensive tactics, de-escalation, and emergency vehicle operation.

Ability to act with sound judgment in routine, stressful, and emergency situations.

Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form and to prepare accurate reports.

Ability to testify effectively in court.

Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and composure when dealing with difficult or dangerous situations.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED required.

Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training required.

Must meet all requirements for certification as a law enforcement officer under applicable North Carolina Sheriff and Training Standards.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least the minimum age required for sworn law enforcement certification.

Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Must maintain all required law enforcement certifications, training, and qualifications.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, call-outs, and on-call assignments as required.

May be required to obtain specialized training based on assignment, including radar, SRO, boat operation, ATV operation, civil process, warrant service, community policing, or other assignment-specific training.

HOURS

Deputies may work rotating shifts, fixed shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, call-outs, and on-call assignments based on the operational needs of the Sheriff’s Office. Work schedules may vary by assignment.

DISCLAIMER

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The Sheriff reserves the right to assign additional duties or reassign personnel based upon operational needs.