Deputy Sheriff

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property in Cleveland County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Patrols the County in a vehicle, on foot or by other means; serves a variety of civil and criminal papers;

Examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions;

May maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects.

Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.

Investigates possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence;

Performs investigative tasks, arrests and processes criminal suspects;

Presents findings in court.

Serves civil and criminal process papers;

Apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to County magistrate and/or County detention facilities;

Operates a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to headquarters;

Maintains vehicle, weapons and other equipment in standard working order;

Transports inmates, mental patients and others to other jurisdictions, medical facilities, and other correctional or related facilities;

Prepares detailed records and reports of activities using prescribed methods;

Assists other law enforcement and emergency agencies in controlling emergency situations;

Advises the public on laws and local ordinances;

Performs other related duties as required.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Cleveland County applications must be submitted to the Cleveland County Human Resources Department online at www.clevelandcounty.com.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be reviewed to select the most qualified applicants for admission to the interview. The process will include a structured interview, physical abilities test, firearms qualification, and background investigation.