Recruiting

Deputy Sheriff Recruits
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 (BLET)
Click Here for a full Job Description for a Deputy Sheriff. 

Starting Salary:  $43,738
Senior Deputy:   $50,191 (3 years of service)
Master Deputy:   $57,771 (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:  $40,168
Senior Detention:  $45,882 (3 years of service)
Master Detention:  $52,765 (6 years of service)



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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.