What You'll Be Doing

NOTE: This job posting is for North Carolina BLET certified law enforcement officers only. If you are not certified in North Carolina and wish to apply for deputy sheriff, please fill out the Deputy Sheriff Cadet application.

Are you ready to serve with integrity, protect with courage and lead with compassion? If you answered 'YES' - the Wake County Sheriff's Office is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Deputy Sheriffs - guardians of justice and champions of community trust. Why Wake County? Wake County is one of the fastest-growing regions in North Carolina, and our Sheriff's Office is evolving to meet the needs of a diverse and dynamic community. As a Deputy Sheriff, you’ll be part of a progressive agency committed to transparency, accountability and innovation in law enforcement.

Deputy Sheriff Salary and Incentives:
Salary for NC BLET Certified Deputy Sheriff begins at $25.51 per hour (approximately $53,067 annually). Incentives are available for education (3%-6%), military experience (2%-3%), prior experience (2% per year up to 10 years) and fluency in any foreign language (4%).

Deputy Sheriff Duties:
A Wake County Deputy Sheriff is responsible for the general law enforcement services required by the Office of the Sheriff. These services include serving the public, keeping the peace as well as protecting the lives, rights and property of all those within the County of Wake. A Deputy Sheriff’s duties include providing security for the courts, transporting prisoners, answering calls from the public, investigating complaints and criminal activity, traffic enforcement, developing suspects, arresting perpetrators, serving civil and criminal process as well as other papers as required by the courts, and any other special assignments upon request. A Deputy Sheriff is expected to be of good moral character, possess sound judgment, make decisions in both normal and emergency situations and use discretion while carrying out the details of each task. The applicant must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts which includes holidays and weekends.

Examples of Work:

• Provide security for the courts of the State of North Carolina
• Transport prisoners and mental patients
• Serve both civil and criminal process as directed by the courts
• Patrol an assigned area within Wake County, check property, answer call for service, investigate crimes and disturbances as well as arrest violators of the law
• Enforce federal, state and local laws
• Assist other local, state and federal agencies in their law enforcement functions
• Investigate crimes
• Give public presentations
• Work as a School Resource Officer
• Prevent crime
• Perform special assignments or tasks, including under-cover and clerical
• Prepare reports as required by Office policy
• Perform other duties as required by the Sheriff

About Our Team

With a wide array of services, Wake County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. Wake County Government employs approximately 4400 employees and approximately 1000 are employed by the Sheriff’s Office. With over 850 square miles of area and 1 million residents, Wake County Deputies are the primary law enforcement agency for those in the unincorporated areas of the County. Wake County Deputies also provide specialized services throughout the county such as Civil Process service, School Resource Officers, Criminal Investigations, Narcotics Enforcement, K-9 services and a Special Response Team for situations of a tactical nature. For more information about Wake County Government, visit www.wake.gov and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office at www.wake.gov/sheriff.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• No specific experience required
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training
• Must obtain a Firearms Certification
• Completion of the Annual In-Service Training for Law Enforcement
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Physical ability to meet and cope with all demands of law enforcement
• Ability to learn and maintain a working knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of federal, state and local laws
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, officials and the general public
• Ability to qualify and re-qualify with all mandated weapons in accordance with state laws as well as the policies and procedures of the Office of the Sheriff
• Ability to follow directions, learn policies and procedures as well as act independently, using sound judgment in both normal and emergency situations
• Ability to maintain full law enforcement certification

About This Position

Location: Public Safety Center Raleigh, NC 27601

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Hiring Range: 25.51 - 43.06

Market Range: 25.33 - 43.06

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 8/29/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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