Deputy Sheriff

Position Overview The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Sworn Deputy to assist in the Patrol Division. Under occasional supervision, an employee in this position performs a variety of general law enforcement work for Alamance County in one of the major divisions of the Sheriff’s Office, including uniformed patrol, civil courts, and criminal investigations. After becoming familiar with duties and responsibilities, the employee is expected to always display actions that demonstrate protection of lives, property, and the rights of citizens within Alamance County. Work Schedule This is an FLSA non-exempt position. A Deputy is subject to 12‑hour shifts, including holidays and weekends, and is required to wear a uniform. The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office has two permanent day shifts (6 am–6 pm) and two permanent night shifts (6 pm–6 am) within the Patrol Division. Shift assignments will be determined by the Patrol Administration. This position also includes an additional $4,000 shift stipend for working the 12‑hour shift. Reasonable Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities Performs in an assigned area of the County; answers complaints and requests for assistance; investigates crimes and disturbances; interviews witnesses, questions suspects, gathers and preserves evidence; makes arrests and testifies in court. Provides patrol of highways and roadways within the county for safety and compliance of laws. Serves various types of civil papers; explains briefly the meaning of papers being served; conducts sale of personal and real property at public auction; ensures proper amount of money is collected. Opens and closes courts at designated times; maintains order in the courtroom; assists defendants with affidavits; seats jury in place when selected; escorts trial jury to jury room when directed by judge; assists and escorts grand jury. Prepares papers for and assists in the transportation of prisoners; escorts prisoners to court and maintains custody there; escorts defendants to clerk's office to pay fines; prepares necessary papers for defendants ordered into custody by the courts; obtains release orders and searches prisoners and logs property, records arrest. Cooperates with law enforcement officials of other governmental agencies, local, State and Federal, in making investigations and arrests. Provides protective escorts and maintains order at public gatherings and events. May operate speed detection devices and/or breathalyzers. Prepares and maintains daily reports concerning criminal activity; prepares related reports as requested. Assists in the preparation of crime prevention programs, develops contacts with local community organizations and businesses. Performs any other related work as directed and needed. Required Qualifications Must be at least 20 years of age. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must be able to successfully pass the following: oral interview, background check, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation and drug screening. Currently certified as a North Carolina Law Enforcement Officer (successfully passed NC Basic Law Enforcement Training – BLET). Preferred Qualifications At least 3 years of law enforcement experience or patrol experience. Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and on-call hours. Computer Skills Basic knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Competency Statements Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions. Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Communication, oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others and respond to a diverse community. Communication, written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be credible in the workplace. Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion; initiative and proper judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibilities. Multitasking – Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment. Problem solving / decision making – Ability to find solutions or proactively deal with work‑related problems. Possess the ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policies. Relationship building – Ability to build relationships with elected officials, co‑workers and the public. Safety‑minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities. Time management – Ability to utilize available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Must be able to work independently and organize work to meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. Physical Demands This position requires regular standing, walking, sitting, manual manipulation, reaching, climbing, squatting or kneeling, bending, and the ability to conduct visual, hearing, and speech tasks. Activities include lifting and moving objects up to 50 lbs, performing tasks that may require up to 100 lbs, and engaging in activities that require frequent or occasional physical exertion. The employee may also encounter challenging terrain while working with a K9, including running and lifting. Location and Interactions The position will be located at the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office. It requires interaction with administration, supervisors, court personnel, the public and other members of the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alamance County Government