Cumberland County Sheriff's Office BLET Deputy Cadet Fall 2024

Salary: $45,675.00 Annually
Location : 131 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202402090
Department:Sheriff's Office
Division:Sheriff's Office-Deputy
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Grade: 102L
Position Overview
This position is for a Deputy Sheriff Cadet in the Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
Once hired, the applicant will be considered a Deputy Sheriff Cadet. Continued employment is contingent upon graduation from Basic Law Enforcement Training class (BLET) as a certified Law Enforcement Officer. Upon BLET graduation the Deputy Cadet will become a Probationary Deputy and will receive full Deputy pay. Newly-hired Deputy Sheriff Cadets are eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus after academy graduation.
Deputy Sheriff this position will perform professional sworn law enforcement duties to protect the citizens and property in Cumberland County. Each Deputy Sheriff will 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.
Examples of Duties

• Performs general law enforcement duties to include patrolling the County during an assigned shift in a vehicle, on a motorcycle or on a bike.
• Preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crimes.
• Serving various civil and criminal papers.
• Responding to calls; apprehending suspects.
• Transporting suspects and criminals to the Cumberland County Detention Center, other detention and mental health facilities.
• Performing K-9 duties.
• Participating in community policing functions.
• Assisting other law enforcement agencies with investigations and emergencies.
• Rendering appropriate aid and executing related assignments.
• 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, department procedures, and proper judgment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a US Citizen
• Be 20 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Live within a 40-mile radius of Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
• Be able to perform all essential job functions of an inexperienced officer, unassisted and at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job requirements.
• Have a valid North Carolina driver's license with a good driving record.
• Have no serious criminal history.
• Meet or exceed Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive Background Investigation, Modified Popat Exam, Polygraph Examination, Psychological Examination, complete Medical Examination, and Drug Screen

Additional documents required to be submitted within 5 days of applying for this position are listed below:
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
* Birth Certificate
* Social Security Card
* High School Diploma or Transcripts or College Diploma or Transcript
* Military DD-214 Member-4 (if applicable)
* 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.
OBTAINING CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
YOU WILL NEED TO OBTAIN CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FROM EVERY COUNTY IN NORTH CAROLINA YOU LIVED IN.
THIS CAN BE DONE BY GOING TO THAT COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS.
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees
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