Patrol & Court Security Deputy Sheriff

Johnston County Sheriff's Office; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johnston County Sheriff's Office seeks a Deputy Sheriff to patrol a defined region, respond to calls, investigate crimes, and manage civil and criminal papers. You will also assist with court security, transport inmates, and participate in community outreach through D.A.R.E. activities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and some law enforcement training or experience. A Basic Law Enforcement Certificate is preferred, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic county agency.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school and some law enforcement training or experience preferred.
• Possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrols a geographic region to detect and deter crime; responds to calls for assistance; conducts preliminary investigations of crimes and complaints.
• Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, and other needs; determines appropriate action.
• Serves criminal papers such as warrants, subpoenas, notices of hearing, and makes arrests when necessary.
• Serves civil process papers such as civil summons, magistrate summons, notice of rights, subpoenas, and court orders; locates people to serve papers and may arrest when needed.
• Serves as bailiff during district and superior court; maintains court security; transports inmates; opens court; maintains order.
• Prepares lesson plans and presents the D.A.R.E. curriculum; serves as School Resource Officer; provides security to the school environment.
• Performs investigations of accidents and crimes; questions witnesses; gathers evidence; makes arrests.
• Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; provides information to general public.
• Regulates and directs vehicular traffic; maintains order at public gatherings.
• Operates a radio to receive instructions and report information.
• Working knowledge of the operations, procedures, and legal processes of the Sheriff's Office.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Court testimony

Report writing

Public relations

Firearms proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Basic Law Enforcement Certificate

Tools

Radio operation

Job description

The Johnston County Sheriff's Office seeks a Deputy Sheriff to patrol a defined region, respond to calls, investigate crimes, and manage civil and criminal papers. You will also assist with court security, transport inmates, and participate in community outreach through D.A.R.E. activities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and some law enforcement training or experience. A Basic Law Enforcement Certificate is preferred, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic county agency.