Deputy Sheriff SRO

Iredell County Sheriff's Office; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell County Sheriff's Office seeks a Deputy Sheriff to perform general law enforcement duties, protect life and property, and enforce laws across the county. Deputies may patrol or join specialized units as needed, remaining sworn peace officers, and supporting other agencies when required.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, investigating incidents, arrests with proper procedures, transporting detainees, and preparing clear reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training.
• Must meet all NC certification requirements for law enforcement officers.
• Must be at least the minimum age for sworn certification and hold a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle, foot, ATV, watercraft, bicycle, or other approved means.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Investigate, prevent, and document criminal activity; prepare reports and affidavits.
• Arrest offenders and process suspects; serve warrants and civil processes as assigned.
• Transport prisoners and maintain safe custody; testify in court as needed.
• Provide courteous assistance and information to the public; support other agencies.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Firearms handling

De-escalation

Report writing

Court testimony

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Law Enforcement Training

NC certification eligibility

Job description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION:

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BEFORE IT CAN BE SAVED IN THE SYSTEM.

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED SECTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH IREDELL COUNTY

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.

Assignment-specific responsibilities, training, certifications, schedules, and equipment requirements may be maintained in separate duty statements or unit procedures.

Assignment to a specialized unit does not change the employee’s underlying classification as Deputy 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.