To be considered for employment as a Deputy Sheriff* or Detention Officer, an applicant must:
- be 21 years of age prior to hire date
- be a U.S. citizen
- pass a physical fitness test
- not have been convicted of a felony. Not convicted of a Class B Misdemeanor within five years from date of offense. Not convicted of a Class A Misdemeanor within three years, no more than two in a lifetime as mandated by the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission
- not have had a DWI conviction within the past five years. No more than one in a lifetime.
- have a high school diploma or GED certificate
- possess a valid NC driver's license or be able to obtain one
- have no more than four suspensions or revocations of driver's license in lifetime.
- reside within a 50-mile radius of Jail-Central if a Deputy Sheriff
- be in excellent physical health with no condition which might impair performance of duty
- pass a physical examination
- pass an extensive and thorough background investigation including, but not limited to, community, employer and credit checks
- have weight commensurate with height and body frame
- have vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes with no color blindness
- meet training and testing performance levels mandated by the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission
*Deputy Sheriff applicants must also possess BLET certification.
If you have questions concerning the application and hiring process please contact your recruiter or go to our common questions page for further help.
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