Recruiting

Deputies
To become a Deputy Sheriff, you must:
  • Be a Nash County resident (or live within 20 miles of the county)
  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Be of good moral character with positive credit history
  • Have a minimum of a high school education (college preferred)
  • Never been charged or convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor
  • Be physically fit
  • Possess or be able to obtain a North Carolina Law Enforcement Certification from the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Division

Detention Officer Recruits


To become a Detention Officer, you must:
  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Be of good moral character with positive credit history
  • Have a minimum of a high school education
  • Never been charged or convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor
  • Possess or be able to obtain a North Carolina Detention Officer Certification within one year of hire from the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Division
Positions at the Sheriff's Office tend to open and fill very quickly. You may pick up an application from the first floor of the Sheriff's Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you would like more information, contact 252-459-1580.

The Application for the Sheriff's Office can also be found here:  APPLICATION
A full Job Description for a Detention Officer, including starting salary can be found here:  DESCRIPTION