DEPUTY SHERIFF LATERAL

Durham County Department of Social Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 54,079 - 92,151; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Government is seeking a BLET-certified Deputy Sheriff to serve in the Office of the Sheriff. This full-time role covers patrol duties, responding to calls, serving warrants, testifying in court, and aiding investigations.

Applicants must have NC BLET certification, NC driver’s license, and no felony convictions. Salary ranges from $54,079 to $92,151 with a $55,500 minimum plus incentives.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate a patrol car on assigned shift to observe violations and disturbances.
• Respond to radio dispatches and calls for service.
• Serve warrants, notices, and other legal papers; make arrests.
• Testify in court and assist in investigations.
• Direct traffic for funerals and public gatherings.
• Transport prisoners and perform court security duties.
• Prepare detailed reports and assist with related tasks.

Skills

Police knowledge

Report writing

Public interaction

Situational awareness

Education

NC BLET Certification

Job description

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 5, 2026

CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2026

SALARY PAY BAND MIN: $54,079.00

SALARY PAY BAND MAX: $92,151.00

MIN HIRING SALARY: $55,500.00 plus incentives.

JOB TYPE: FULL‑TIME

• VACANCIES WILL BE FILLED AS THEY OCCUR***

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office is seeking BLET certified Deputy Sheriffs who embody the values and diversity of the Durham County community.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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

• 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.

Special Requirements

Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, which includes holidays and weekends.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh