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 (BLET)
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 (DOCC)
Positions at the Sheriff's Office tend to open and fill very quickly. If you are interested in a position with us, please click the link below for the Job Interest Form.
Click Here to fill out a Job Interest Form with the Nash County Sheriff's Office.
Click Here for a full Job Description for a Detention Officer.