Deputy Sheriff Pool - BLET Certified

Forsyth County Sheriff's Office; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office seeks sworn law enforcement officers to join our team and serve across patrol, civil, courts, school resource officer and transportation divisions. Eligible candidates can receive incentives totaling up to 15% for applicable certifications and prior active-duty service.

Graduation from high school or GED and NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) are required. A rigorous background check, polygraph, medical/psychological screening and fitness tests are part

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) completion required.
• Rigorous background process including criminal history check, polygraph, psychological/medical screening and fitness testing.

Responsibilities

• Patrol an assigned area and respond to calls for service.
• Investigate crimes, interview witnesses, gather and preserve evidence; make arrests and testify in court.
• Serve civil papers and conduct related court duties; manage property and records.
• Transport prisoners and provide security during transportation and court appearances.
• Maintain daily reports and coordinate with other divisions to protect the public.

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)

Job description

The Sheriff's Office is seeking sworn law enforcement officers to join our team! An employee in this class performs a variety of duties in one of the major divisions of the Sheriff's Office including uniformed patrol, civil, courts, school resource officer and transportation.

Qualified candidates are eligible for the following pay incentives (not to exceed a combined total of 15%):

• Relevant certified experience: 1% per year
• Prior Active-Duty Military Service: 1% per year
• Associate's Degree: 5% increase
• Bachelor's Degree or above: 10% increase

An employee in this class performs a variety of duties in one of the major divisions of the Sheriff's Office including uniformed patrol, civil, courts, school resource officer and criminal investigation. After becoming familiar with the duties this employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in varying situations. Considerable tact and firmness are required in dealing with the public. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. Work is performed under general supervision and is subject to direct supervision on new and complex assignments. Work is evaluated in conferences, by observation, and through review of records and reports. Schedules vary depending on assignments.

Graduation from high school or GED and completion of NC basic law enforcement training (BLET). Must meet standards set by the North Carolina Sheriff's Standards and Training Division. All applicants must successfully pass a rigorous background process to include, but not limited to, criminal records check, polygraph exam, psychological/medical screening, pre-employment physical fitness testing and standardized reading comprehension test.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Patrols an assigned area of the County, answers complaints and requests for assistance, investigates crimes and disturbances; interviews witnesses, questions suspects, gathers and preserves evidence, makes arrests, testifies in court.

Serves various types of civil papers; explains briefly the meaning of papers being served; conducts sale of personal and real property at public auction; ensures proper amount of money is collected.

Maintain safety and security for students, staff and administration to ensure the learning environment within the school system; opens and closes courts at designated times; maintains order in the courtroom; assists defendants in completing affidavits; swears defendants in; seats jury in place when selected; escorts trial jury to jury room when directed by judge; assists and escorts grand jury.

Prepares papers for and assists in the transportation of prisoners; escorts prisoners to court and maintains custody there; escorts defendants to clerk's office to pay fines; prepares the necessary papers for defendants ordered into custody by the courts, obtains release orders, searches prisoners and logs property, records arrests.

Cooperates with law enforcement personnel of other governmental agencies in making investigations and arrests.

Transports prisoners, mental patients, and intoxicated persons to institutions for confinement or treatment; provides transportation in certain emergencies.

Provides protective escort; maintains order at public gatherings.

May operate speed detection devices or breath analyzer.

Prepares and maintains daily reports concerning criminal activity; prepares related reports as requested.

Assists in the preparation of crime prevention programs; develops contacts among local community organizations and businesses; conducts seminars.

Performs related work as needed.