Salary: $53,667.00 - $69,768.00 AnnuallyLocation : Manteo, NCJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2018-00028Department: SheriffOpening Date: 06/20/2023About the Position Performs intermediate protective service work enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, ensuring safety of the public, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant and Deputy Sheriff-Lieutenant. Job Duties
- On an assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle to observe for traffic law violations, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order; responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.
- Serves warrants, summons, subpoenas, civil process papers and makes arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
- Enforces traffic laws; issues citations for traffic violations; performs radar enforcement, DUI checks, traffic control, motorist assists, etc.
- Assists with criminal investigations by preserving, recording and presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and testifying in court.
- Transports prisoners, detainees, mental patients, juveniles, etc. to appointments, court, etc. as assigned; monitors and maintains inmates in the custody of the Sheriff's department.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of records and files and prepares various reports.
- Assists other law enforcement officers and agencies on various tasks.
Position Qualifications General knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the Code of North Carolina; thorough knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to courts and criminal justice; general knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings; general knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's office; skill in the use of firearms, public safety equipment and motor vehicles; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously, firmly and tactfully with the public; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with supervisors, associates and general public. Education, Experience and Supplemental Information High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in law enforcement, or equivalent combination of education and experience.You may submit an F-3 form and add as an attachment to your Dare County application.Note: Please use Internet Explorer to access and save your data onto this fillable form.A competitive benefits package is provided:
- 12 - 30 paid vacation days per year, based on length of service
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 3 paid personal leave days
- Employer-paid medical insurance for employee
- Life Insurance
- Local Government Retirement System
- Automatic 3% contribution into NC Total Retirement 4019K0 Plan
- Longevity Pay Plan
- Employee Assistance Counseling Program
- Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered within 2 months of hire
- Elective supplemental insurance including short-term disability, vision, dental, term life
Employees have the option to cover their dependents on the County's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction. Note: Part-time positions do not include benefits. If this is a part-time position, it will not include benefits.