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Deputy Sheriff
Forsyth County —Winston-Salem, NC
- $51,537.20 - $59,267.78 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Detention Officer Pool 2026
Forsyth County —Winston-Salem, NC
- $49,084.10 - $63,073.40 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Military
- Pass drug screening
Sheriff Detention Officer I
Davidson County, NC —Lexington, NC
- $21.10 - $26.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
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Sheriff Deputy I
Davidson County, NC —Lexington, NC
- $21.66 - $27.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
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Detention Officer Pool 2026
Forsyth County —Winston-Salem, NC
Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving history. Must possess a valid drivers license. Associate's Degree: 5% increase ($2,475).
$49,084.10 - $63,073.40 a year
Juvenile Counselor Technician Pool - 2026 (Uniformed Juvenile Justice Officer)
Guilford County Government —Greensboro, NC
Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
$19.71 - $23.16 an hour

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Deputy Sheriff - Cadet
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Responds to criminal and civil calls as dispatched. Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
$72,841.60 a year
Deputy Clerk - Civil
Franklin County Municipal Clerk of Courts —Columbus, OH
Accepting for filing each complaint, pleading, motion and entry. Issuing certification for judgments to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles for revocation.
$15,000 a year
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Deputy Sheriff

Forsyth County -
Winston-Salem, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$51,537.20 - $59,267.78 a year

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

General Statement of Duties

The Sheriff's Office is seeking sworn law enforcement officers to join our team! An employee in this class performs a variety of duties in one of the major divisions of the Sheriff's Office including uniformed patrol, civil, courts, school resource officer and transportation.

NOTE: Additional incentives offered for completed higher education, relevant certified work experience and active-duty military service. APPLY TODAY!

Distinguishing Features

An employee in this class performs a variety of duties in one of the major divisions of the Sheriff's Office including uniformed patrol, civil, courts, school resource officer and criminal investigation. After becoming familiar with the duties this employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in varying situations. Considerable tact and firmness are required in dealing with the public. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. Work is performed under general supervision and is subject to direct supervision on new and complex assignments. Work is evaluated in conferences, by observation, and through review of records and reports. Schedules vary depending on assignments.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED and completion of NC basic law enforcement training (BLET). Must meet standards set by the North Carolina Sheriff's Standards and Training Division. All applicants must successfully pass a rigorous background process to include, but not limited to, criminal records check, polygraph exam, psychological/medical screening, pre-employment physical fitness testing and standardized reading comprehension test.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patrols an assigned area of the County, answers complaints and requests for assistance, investigates crimes and disturbances; interviews witnesses, questions suspects, gathers and preserves evidence, makes arrests, testifies in court.
Serves various types of civil papers; explains briefly the meaning of papers being served; conducts sale of personal and real property at public auction; ensures proper amount of money is collected.
Maintain safety and security for students, staff and administration to ensure the learning environment within the school system;
Opens and closes courts at designated times; maintains order in the courtroom; assists defendants in completing affidavits; swears defendants in; seats jury in place when selected; escorts trial jury to jury room when directed by judge; assists and escorts grand jury.
Prepares papers for and assists in the transportation of prisoners; escorts prisoners to court and maintains custody there; escorts defendants to clerk's office to pay fines; prepares the necessary papers for defendants ordered into custody by the courts, obtains release orders, searches prisoners and logs property, records arrests.
Cooperates with law enforcement personnel of other governmental agencies in making investigations and arrests.
Transports prisoners, mental patients, and intoxicated persons to institutions for confinement or treatment; provides transportation in certain emergencies.
Provides protective escort; maintains order at public gatherings.
May operate speed detection devices or breath analyzer.
Prepares and maintains daily reports concerning criminal activity; prepares related reports as requested.
Assists in the preparation of crime prevention programs; develops contacts among local community organizations and businesses; conducts seminars.
Performs related work as needed.

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