Deputy Sheriff — Protect, Investigate & Serve the Community

Union County Sheriff's Office; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Union County Sheriff's Office invites applications for the Deputy Sheriff position. This role performs general law enforcement work, crime prevention, and service of civil processes in North Carolina under supervision.

A valid NC Basic Law Enforcement Certification is required or must be obtained within one year; candidates must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license. This is a continuous posting.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Possession of Basic Law Enforcement Certification from NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission, or obtain within 1 year.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responds to complaint calls, investigates crimes, and enforces NC law and civil processes.
• Patrols assigned areas, conducts traffic enforcement, and performs community policing.
• Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; gathers evidence and prepares cases for court.
• Performs basic crime scene processing, fingerprints, photography, and maintains crime scene logs.
• Transports inmates and assists with court bailiff and dispatch duties.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Union County Sheriff's Office invites applications for the Deputy Sheriff position. This role performs general law enforcement work, crime prevention, and service of civil processes in North Carolina under supervision.

A valid NC Basic Law Enforcement Certification is required or must be obtained within one year; candidates must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license. This is a continuous posting.