Deputy Sheriff/Trainee

About the role

Deputy Sheriffs of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office are responsible for enforcing the statutes of North Carolina, and all local and federal laws, as well as following the rules and regulations set forth by the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.

Responsibilities

• Pass a reading comprehension test, physical examination, psychological evaluation and an in-depth background investigation.
• Adhere to the standards set by Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
• Complete 6-week training including classroom instructions and daily physical activities (running, push-ups, sit-ups, heavy lifting, etc…).
• Be assigned to the Arrest Processing Center or the Courts Division, or be assigned anywhere in the organization based on legitimate business needs.
• Work a 12-hour schedule translating to seven 12-hour shifts in a (14) day pay period totaling approximately 86 hours.
• Have the opportunity to work towards seniority for night shift personnel to be assigned to a permanent day shift position (6:40 AM – 7:00 PM).
• Receive a shift premium for night shift personnel (6:40 PM – 7:00 AM) that equates to an additional $2.00 per hour for their regularly scheduled shift assignment.

Requirements

• North Carolina BLET certification required prior to applying for Deputy Sheriff position.
• A High School Diploma, or G.E.D. equivalence.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
• Pass a drug screening and complete medical examination by a licensed physician, including psychological testing and evaluation.
• Be 20 years of age prior to hire date.
• A U.S. citizen or Naturalization Certification, if applicable.
• Pass the agency physical fitness and reading comprehension test.
• A clean criminal record to include no felony convictions.
• No DWI conviction within the past five years and no more than two in a lifetime.
• An Honorable Military Discharge, if applicable.
• Reside within 50 miles radius of the Sheriff’s Office Detention Center – Central.
• Achieve a score of 80% or better on the firearm qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma, or G.E.D. equivalence.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
• Pass a drug screening and complete medical examination by a licensed physician, including psychological testing and evaluation.
• Be 20 years of age prior to hire date.
• A U.S. citizen or Naturalization Certification, if applicable.
• Pass the agency physical fitness and reading comprehension test.
• A clean criminal record to include no felony convictions.
• No DWI conviction within the past five years and no more than two in a lifetime.
• An Honorable Military Discharge, if applicable.
• Reside within 50 miles radius of the Sheriff’s Office Detention Center – Central.
• Achieve a score of 80% or better on the firearm qualification.

Skills

• Must be able to enforce laws and regulations.
• Must be able to pass various tests and evaluations.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to handle physical demands of the job.

Benefits

• Starting Salary: $63,336. (80-hour pay period) $68,086. (86-hour pay period)
• MCSO offers a bilingual incentive pay for those who demonstrate proficiency speaking, reading, and writing in a foreign language other than English.

Pay

• Starting salary: $63,336. (80-hour pay period) $68,086. (86-hour pay period)

Schedule

• Depending on assignment, work a 12-hour schedule which translates to seven 12-hour shifts in a (14) day pay period totaling approximately 86 hours.
• Night shift personnel (6:40 PM – 7:00 AM) are paid a shift premium that equates to an additional $2.00 per hour for their regularly scheduled shift assignment.