Be a Nash County resident (or live within 20 miles of the county)
Be at least 20 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)
Click Here for a full Job Description for a Deputy Sheriff.
Starting Salary: $45,925 Senior Deputy: $52,701 (3 years of service) Master Deputy: $60,660 (6 years of service)
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)
Click Here for a full Job Description for a Detention Officer.
Starting Salary: $42,176 Senior Detention: $48,176 (3 years of service) Master Detention: $55,403 (6 years of service)
BENEFITS
Paid Holidays Medical Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Longevity Pay after 5 years 401k Account Professional Training Take Home Car Program (Sworn Deputies) Lateral Entry Program
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.
