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Current Job Openings
Career Opportunities Include:
Deputy Sheriff Positions
- K-9 Handler
- Crime Scene Investigator
- School Resource Officer
- Detective Division
- Road Patrol
- Special Response Team
- Narcotics
- Courthouse Security
- Child Support Enforcement
- Motorcycle Squad
- Civil Process
Deputy Sheriff Requirements
- United States Citizen
- 20 Years of age or older
- Minimum Education achieving a High School Diploma or GED
- Clean Criminal Record
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
- Certified copy of Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Copy of Military Discharge (DD-214), member 4 copy if applicable
- Live within a 40 mile radius of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
- Be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation which may include written test, interviews, reference checks, psychological screening, medical exam, polygraph examination and drug screen.
- Be able to pass a North Carolina State Certification Course exam
- Deputy Sheriff’s Applicants must be able to successfully complete a Job Related Physical Abilities Test
Deputy Sheriff Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Career development salary increase
- Longevity bonuses
- Deputy Retirement – Law Enforcement Officer’s Benefit and Retirement Fund
- Detention Retirement – Local Governmental Employee Retirement System
- 401K Employee Contributions
- Excellent promotional opportunities
- Paid Holidays
- Sick and vacation leave
- Optional health, dental, and additional insurance plans
- Workers Compensation insurance
- Liability Protection
- Employee Death Benefits
- All uniforms supplied to include leather gears and weapons (shoes excluded)
- Clothing allowance for plain clothes Deputies
- Take home car (applies to Deputies who live in Cumberland County Only and are assigned to positions requiring the use of an official Sheriff’s Office vehicle)
- Paid military leave
Deputy Sheriff Documentation
Deputy Sheriff Selection Process
Detention Officer Positions
- Booking and Release Section
- Field Training Officer
- Inmate Transportation Deputy
- Inmate Property Officer
- Classification Officer
- Special Management Unit Officer
- Gangs – STG Officer
Detention Officer Requirements
- United States Citizen
- 20 Years of age or older
- Minimum Education achieving a High School Diploma or GED
- Clean Criminal Record
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
- Certified copy of Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Copy of Military Discharge (DD-214), member 4 copy if applicable
- Live within a 40 mile radius of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
- Be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation which may include written test, interviews, reference checks, psychological screening, medical exam, polygraph examination and drug screen.
- Be able to pass a North Carolina State Certification Course exam
- Deputy Sheriff’s Applicants must be able to successfully complete a Job Related Physical Abilities Test
Detention Officer Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Career development salary increase
- Longevity bonuses
- Deputy Retirement – Law Enforcement Officer’s Benefit and Retirement Fund
- Detention Retirement – Local Governmental Employee Retirement System
- 401K Employee Contributions
- Excellent promotional opportunities
- Paid Holidays
- Sick and vacation leave
- Optional health, dental, and additional insurance plans
- Workers Compensation insurance
- Liability Protection
- Employee Death Benefits
- All uniforms supplied to include leather gears and weapons (shoes excluded)
- Clothing allowance for plain clothes Deputies
- Take home car (applies to Deputies who live in Cumberland County Only and are assigned to positions requiring the use of an official Sheriff’s Office vehicle)
- Paid military leave
Detention Officer Documentation
Civilian Positions
- Administrative Office Support
- Clerical Positions
- Data Processing
- Food Service
- School Traffic Control Officers
Civilian Contact Information
Civilians/Employment Verification Checks/Medical Records Specialist – Nicole Charles (910) 321-6760
NEOGOV Applications Specialist – Cameron Meyrick (910) 677-5541
Sheriff’s Office Internship Program:
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Sheriff’s Office Internship Application:
Contact Information:
Human Resources Director – Subira Sanders (910) 677-5406
Human Resources Office Manager – Shonte Stallings (910) 677-5405
NEOGOV Applications Specialist – Cameron Meyrick (910) 677-5541
Deputy/BLET Cadet/Training Specialist – LaTonya Sanders (910) 672-5800
Detention Officer/HRIS/Training Specialist – Lizabel Mercado (910) 672-5671
Civilians/Employment Reference Checks/Medical Records Specialist – Nicole Charles (910) 321-6760
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Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
After hour emergencies should contact the Watch Commander at (910) 677-5432
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer