Patrol & Civil Process Deputy Sheriff

Governmentjobs.com; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guilford County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina seeks a Deputy Sheriff to protect lives and property, serve court papers and civil process, and perform patrols and preliminary investigations on an assigned shift.

You will handle warrants, subpoenas, civil papers, and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies. Applicants must meet education and training requirements including BLET preference and must pass a physical and background check.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and demonstrated work experience to perform job duties, such as experience in local or federal law enforcement, military police, or other law enforcement settings; OR graduation from an associate degree program with emphasis in criminal justice or related field; OR graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Preferred: Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned zone of the county to detect and deter crime; responds to citizen calls for assistance; conducts preliminary investigations of crimes and complaints; makes arrests and transports prisoners; testifies in court concerning enforcement and investigative activities; participates in special investigations; explains law to citizens; and maintains records of patrol and investigative activities.
• Serves criminal papers such as warrants, subpoenas, notices of hearing, orders of forfeiture, and commitment papers; locates people to serve papers on, explains briefly the meaning of papers served, and makes arrests when necessary.
• Serves civil process papers such as civil summons, magistrate summons, notice of rights, subpoenas, and court orders dealing with child support, child custody, and domestic violence; explains briefly the meaning of papers served and remains on the scene after serving certain civil papers until the civil process is completed.
• Participates in surveillance and stake out duties; assists with raids and searches.
• Cooperates with other law enforcement officers of other governmental units in conducting investigations and making arrests.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Radio operation

Public safety communication

Judgment under pressure

Clear speech

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in criminal justice or related field

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

The Guilford County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina seeks a Deputy Sheriff to protect lives and property, serve court papers and civil process, and perform patrols and preliminary investigations on an assigned shift.

You will handle warrants, subpoenas, civil papers, and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies. Applicants must meet education and training requirements including BLET preference and must pass a physical and background check.