Deputy (Onslow County Sheriff's Office)

Deputy (Onslow County Sheriffs Office)

Salary

$27.03 - $35.15 Hourly

Location

Jacksonville, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

Deputy 2026

Department

Sheriffs Office

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

Performs responsible protective service work in the Sheriffs Office involving a variety of general or support duty assignments and involving an element of personal danger; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Our core values-Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty-are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include enforcing laws, maintaining public order and safety, conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations, serving civil and criminal process, engaging in community policing and crime prevention initiatives, preparing court cases, and maintaining accurate records and reports through approved technologies.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Operates a marked patrol vehicle to conduct proactive and directed patrols, enforce traffic and criminal laws, respond to dispatched calls for service, and identify suspicious or criminal activity.
• Serves criminal and civil process, including warrants, summons, and subpoenas; effects lawful arrests, using restraints when necessary, while following agency training in de-escalation and use of force.
• Conducts traffic enforcement, including speed detection, DWI enforcement, traffic control, and motorist assistance.
• Assists other law enforcement officers and agencies on various tasks.
• Uses computer systems and mobile data terminals to conduct records checks, criminal histories, warrants, and missing person inquiries through RMS, CAD, NCIC, and other authorized databases.
• Assists in criminal investigations by securing crime scenes, collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, documenting findings, and testifying in judicial proceedings.
• Accurately prepares and maintains various records and files, as well as prepares various reports.
• May be assigned to specialized duties such as field training officer, desk operations, investigations, court security, or other assignments based on qualifications and agency needs.
• Inspects and maintains assigned vehicle, firearms, and issued equipment to ensure operational readiness and accountability.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings; knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriffs Office; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports; ability to use law enforcement technology and information systems; ability to deal courteously, firmly and tactfully with the public under stressful situations; demonstrate cultural awareness and bias-free policing; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; possess communication and de-escalation skills; possession of physical agility and endurance; skill in the use of firearms, chemical agents, weapons of defense and the operation of a motor vehicle; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Physical Requirements:

Work regularly requires the ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving minor defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, and hazards. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and must wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Possession of an appropriate North Carolina driver's license.
• Must have completed and maintain certification through North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).
• Must meet and maintain all Sheriff's Office, North Carolina, and CALEA-mandated training and certification requirements, including annual firearms qualification.
• May be required to obtain and maintain specialized certifications depending on assignment.

In order to be considered for this position, your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses must be uploaded with your application even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:

Health Insurance

Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.

Dental Insurance

Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees Retirement System

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k

The County contributes 5% of employees gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employees deferral amount.

Vacation Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.

Sick Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

Paid Holidays

County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners may adjust the holiday schedule as deemed necessary.

ComPsych Mental Health Services

The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools.

Supplemental Benefits

County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.

For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or Higher

02

Do you have NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you attached a copy of your valid NC BLET Certification to this application? In order to be considered for this position, you must attach a copy of your NC BLET Certification to this application.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Onslow County

Address 234 Northwest Corridor Boulevard

Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540

Phone 910-347-7600

Website http://www.onslowcountync.gov