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Detention Officer

Deputy Sheriff - Patrol 

Deputy Sheriff -
School Resource Officer

Deputy Trainee

Interships

The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office continues to seek professional and qualified applicants in to represent our office, the Sheriff and the citizens of Lenoir County.  The 128 deputies and detention officers of the LCSO are not only co-workers, but are a family.   Our employees serve in numerous roles including:

Court Bailiff          Patrol Deputy          Field Training Officers          Traffic Accident Investigators        

Crime Scene Technicians          Detectives             Drug Agents            School Resource Officers         

Detention Officer              Special Response Team (SWAT) Operators             Transport Deputy         

Civilian Administrative Staff                 Part Time Staff Positions                 Security Guards          

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

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     Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance t

     Dental Insurance

     Vision Insurance

     401(k) Retirement Plan                                                                             Life Insurance

     Law Enforcement Supplement (Deputies Only)                                      Shift Differential Pay

     Longevity Pay after 5 years                                                                       Christmas Bonus

     No Cost for Uniforms

     Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (8 hours each per month)                       

     Take home vehicle (Deputies Only - 25 miles from County Line)

     Overtime Pay for canine maintenance, Training and Court

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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     Citizen of the United States                                         21 years of age

     Possess a NC Driver's License                                    High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

     Must be of Good Moral Character                              Responsible Financial History

     Pass a Drug Screen, Medical Exam and Psychological Evaluation       

     Pass the Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)

     Have not been convicted or committed any crimes as specified in 12 NCAC 09B.0111.

     Deputies must reside within 25 miles of Lenoir County border. 

     Detention Officers are exempt from this requirement.

     BLET certification is preferred for deputy.