Job description

Position Overview

Performs professional sworn law enforcement work to protect citizens and property within the County. Employees receive general supervision in daily activities, with more difficult situations performed under the direct supervision or in conjunction with either a Deputy Sheriff Corporal or Deputy Sheriff Sergeant.

Applicants may submit an application once every 365 days.
Examples of Duties

• Performs general law enforcement duties to include patrolling the County during an assigned shift in a vehicle, or on a motorcycle or on a bike.
• Preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crimes.
• Serving various civil and criminal papers.
• Responding to calls; apprehend and arresting suspects.
• Transporting suspects and criminals to the County Detention Center, other detention, and mental health facilities.
• Participating in community policing functions.
• Assisting other law enforcement agencies with investigations and emergencies.
• Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness.
• Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, discussion, and review of reports for adherence to laws, agency policy and procedures, and proper judgment.
• Rendering appropriate aid and executing related assignments

Minimum Qualifications
**This position requires you to have a Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification**
**This job is NOT for the BLET Academy**
Must be a United States Citizen, be at least 20 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but not limited to, criminal background check, physical abilities test, polygraph testing, medical exam, drug-screen, and psychological screening. Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts. Must reside within 40 miles of the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Center.
Additional requirements that must be submitted within 5 days of applying for this position
Attach a copy of the following documents to the completed Application or submit to the Human Resource Office located at 131 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC.
* North Carolina Driver's License * High School Transcripts or GED
* Birth Certificate * Military DD-214 Member-4 (if applicable)
* Social Security Card * Copy of North Carolina BLET Certification

* Authorization of Release of Personal Information to Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
The Authorization for Release form must be notarized. We are able to notarize your application free of charge and provide photocopies of your documents
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of State and Federal laws, local ordinances, and policies of the department, especially relating to search and seizure, serving papers, pursuit, and arrest.
• Working knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures.
• Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.
• Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
• Ability to present effective court testimony
• Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other public officials.

Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Must have and maintain a clean criminal record, live within forty (40) miles radius of the Law Enforcement Center, submit to a drug-screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs specified in the county policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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