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CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Deputy Sheriff - ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS WITH PROBATIONARY OR GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS AND THOSE CURRENTLY IN BLET
Under general supervision, performs law enforcement work to protect the lives, property and rights of citizens of the county. Work involves serving legal papers, attending court, answering complaint calls and patrolling the county in an official vehicle to deter crime or apprehend violators or suspects. May be assigned as a K-9 handler. Reports to a Sergeant. This position has pay grades of Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced/Master based on state certificate awards.

School Resource Officer (Deputy Sheriff) - NO CURRENT OPENINGS
Under general supervision, performs law enforcement work to protect the lives, property and rights of citizens of the county. Work involves serving legal papers, attending court, answering complaint calls and patrolling the county in an official vehicle to deter crime or apprehend violators or suspects. May be assigned as a K-9 handler. Reports to a Sergeant. This position has pay grades of Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced/Master based on state certificate awards.  Must fill out the Deputy Sheriff job application paperwork and please note interest in the SRO position.

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Detention Officer - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Under regular supervision, performs specialized law enforcement work in the care and security of inmates in the County Detention Center. Work involves admitting and booking inmates, preparing inmates for transport to court or medical facilities, feeding inmates, and supervising inmate activity. Work also involves preparing various reports and logs, conducting periodic searches, maintaining security, and counseling and advising inmates as needed. Employee is also responsible for operating computer and control center panels for surveillance. Reports to a Lieutenant or Sergeant. This position has pay grades of Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced/Master based on state certificate awards.

Telecommunicator - NO CURRENT OPENINGS

Under general supervision, performs specialized radio and communications work in the County Sheriff's Office, serving as radio dispatcher on an assigned shift. Work involves receiving emergency and non-emergency incoming calls, dispatching applicable personnel, and operating a computer terminal to enter data on stolen vehicles, missing persons, etc., and to retrieve information for Sheriff's Deputies. Work also includes preparing a variety of reports, producing criminal histories, responding to inquiries from general public, locating deputies and transmitting information, and performing a variety of clerical duties as needed. Reports to the Communications Supervisor. This position has pay grades of Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced/Master based on state certificate awards.

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Professional Staff - PARALEGAL
Gathers information relevant to issues or litigation and interprets legal writings or documents in order to prepare legal documents for the Sheriff’s Office attorney. Assesses factual situations and explains actions taken or decisions made. Prepares routine pleadings, interrogatories and answers to interrogatories, affidavits and related instruments. Maintains docket control, including notification of clients, witnesses and attorneys. Makes filings and record searches. Works under close supervision of the Sheriff’s Office attorney and as required by Rules of Professional Conduct for licensed attorneys.

The Pitt County Sheriff's Office employs a wide-array of professional staff members who do not fall under the certified positions of Telecommunicator, Detention Officer, or Deputy Sheriff.  These positions are utilized in a variety of civilian roles in the main business office environments of the Sheriff's Office, the Detention Center, and the Forensic Laboratory. 

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