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There is currently a hiring freeze with Mecklenburg County.  There will be no hirings until further notice.

Please include your name, mailing address, telephone number and title of position in which you are interested in all correspondence. Applicants must meet specified minimum requirements to be considered for employment. If you have questions concerning the application and hiring process please contact your recruiter or go to our common questions page for further help. 

For Deputy Sheriff and Detention Officer positions please apply online here.  Other positions can be applied for online at Mecklenburg County HR.

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Internship At The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Work Release and Restitution Center

The Mecklenburg County Work Release and Restitution Center provides outstanding work/training experience for interns. The work/training programs are designed to meet the trainees and the correctional program's needs. Internships are available in the Work Release and Restitution Center (WRRC), located on the corner of McDowell Street and Elizabeth Avenue in uptown Charlotte. The WRRC houses adult offenders nearing release. The program has a strong focus on treatment, addiction services, education, family and community involvement and counseling.

The intern work experience at the WRRC includes such activities as supervision of residents, adjustment board member, supervisor of recreational trips, urinalysis collection, treatment team member, resident verifications, crisis intervention and more. There are nonpaid internships and  volunteer positions available.

Internship
Details

  • Approximately 20 hours per week.
  • Working hours may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • A minimum of a three (3) month commitment.
  • College credit hours available.
  • Outstanding training experiences.

Training
Interns are assigned to a supervisor and receive weekly individualized training, as well as in service and on-the-job training.

Qualification
Requirements

  • At least 21 years of age.
  • Completion of at least three years of college, with one year in criminal justice, a behavioral science or human service.
  • Interest in a career in the human services field or corrections.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • There will be a background check.

Selection
Selection of interns is based on a personal interview with our staff.

Interested?
Call 704-353-0700 for more information.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Recruiting Division
5235 Spector Dr [directions]
Charlotte, NC 28269

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Non certified positions include but are not limited to:

 

  • Administrative assistants
  • Office assistants / agency wide ( I through IV )
  • Special education teachers
  • Accountants

Vacancies for these positions are not always posted to the general public. Positions that are posted can be found on the Mecklenburg County HR site. Follow the directions to apply for jobs online. Thank you for your interest in employment with Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office and Mecklenburg County.

Many programs to include clinical, culinary, communication and maintenance are contracted. If you are interested in applying for one of these type positions, please refer to these agencies directly. The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office does not recruit or provide processing for such contractor vacancies.

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Andre Sturdivant
704-336-5778

Antoinette Montgomery
704-336-5361

Cristus Brown 
704.432.1583

Nathan Brown 
704.336.2531

Jeffrey A. Smith 704.336.5096

 
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