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 If you are interested in becoming a member of the Durham County Sheriff's Office, applications for civilian positions are available from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Applications may be picked up at the Durham County Sheriff's Office Front Desk located at 201 East Main Street (Judicial Building). Applications for positions of Detention Officer, Deputy Sheriff, or Telecommunicator with the Sheriff's Office are located at the Judicial Building, 201 East Main Street, Durham, NC, 2770. If you would like one of these applications mailed to you, please contact the Sheriff's Office at (919)560-0930, or via email TrainingRecruitment@shf.co.durham.nc.us
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| DETENTION OFFICER |
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Description of Work |
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A Detention Officer is a sworn position within the Detention Services Division. This position requires handling persons who have been arrested, detained or sentenced by court action. The primary function of the Detention Officer is the safety and care of those persons. Detention Officers work 14 days a month on a 12 hour rotating shift (includes holidays and weekends) |
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Salary & Benefits |
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$29,637 upon release from trainee status (Trainee Status: $28,209) |
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Health, dental and life insurance |
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401-K supplemental retirement |
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Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave |
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Training, uniforms and equipment are provided |
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Recruitment Standards |
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Must be a citizen of the United States |
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Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application |
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Must live or be willing to relocate within 35 miles of the main office in downtown Durham. |
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Must have a high school diploma or GED |
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Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor by a local, state, federal or military court. |
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Must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License |
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Successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, a complete medical examination by a licensed physician and a comprehensive background investigation by the Sheriff's Office. |
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| DEPUTY SHERIFF |
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Description of Work |
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A Deputy Sheriff is a sworn position. This position is responsible for enforcing the laws of North Carolina and to protect and serve the citizens of Durham County. Deputy Sheriffs work 14 days a month on a 12 hour rotating shift (includes holidays and weekends) |
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Salary and Benefits |
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$31,138 upon release from trainee status (Trainee Status: $29,637) |
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Health, dental and life insurance |
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401-K supplemental retirement |
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Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave |
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Training, uniforms and equipment are provided |
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Recruitment Standards |
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Must be a citizen of the United States |
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Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application |
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Must live or be willing to relocate within 35 miles of the main office in downtown Durham. |
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Must have a high school diploma or GED |
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Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor by a local, state, federal or military court. |
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Must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License |
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Successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, a complete medical examination by a licensed physician, including psychological testing and evaluation and a comprehensive background investigation by the Sheriff's Office. |
