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join our team!

Join our team!

The Caswell County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking qualified men and women to be deputies and detention officers with the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office. We are looking for individuals who have an interest in helping others and wish to have an impact on their communities through active involvement. Our agency is searching for individuals who set high standards for themselves and possess the capability to guide others by being an active role model.    


All applicants must meet the minimum requirements set by the North Carolina Sheriff’s Education Training and Standards Commission. Applicants for a position as a Deputy Sheriff must have completed Basic Law Enforcement Training to be considered. Applicants for a Detention Officer position will need to complete state mandated training within one year of hire date.     


Applicants must be willing to work 12 hour permanent shifts which includes holidays and weekends.   


General Qualifications:       


  • Must be of good moral character      
  • Must be 20 years of age      
  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent      
  • Must be able to pass an extensive background check      
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and psychological exam   
  •  Must possess a valid driver’s license 
  • Applicant can not have any felony or serious misdemeanor convictions

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Starting salary for Patrol Deputy and Detention Officer is $42,488 

Ready to Join?

Does this sound like you? If so click the button below to submit an application. For questions contact Captain Poole for more information. 


Major Poole 

Email: mpoole@caswellcountync.gov        Phone: 336-694-2583  

Job Application

available positions

Deputy Sheriff

  •  A Deputy Sheriff is responsible for the general law enforcement work required by the Office of the Sheriff. This law enforcement work includes keeping the peace, serving the public, protecting the lives, rights and property of all those within the County of Caswell. 


  • A Deputy Sheriff’s duties include taking calls from the public, serving the public, investigating complaints and criminal activity, traffic enforcement, serving civil and criminal process as well as other papers as required by the courts, developing suspects, arresting perpetrators, providing security for the courts, transporting prisoners, and any other special assignments upon request. 


  • A Deputy Sheriff is expected to exercise good, sound judgment, make decisions in both normal and emergency situations and use discretion while carrying out the details of each task. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the assigned Sergeant. 


The applicant must be willing to work 12-hour permanent shifts which includes holidays and weekends.
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Physical ability to meet and cope with all demands of law enforcement training and work are but not limited to the following. 


  • The 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 learn new procedures. Ability to qualify and re-qualify with all mandated Office weapons in accordance with State laws as well as the policies and procedures of the Office of the Sheriff. 


  • Ability to get along with co-workers, the public and others. 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. In order to qualify for a position as a Deputy Sheriff one must have completed Basic Law Enforcement Training within one year before appointed. Basic Law Enforcement Training is taught at various Community Colleges within the state of North Carolina. 


  • Applicants must 20 years of age and under go an extensive background check, drug test and pre-employment psychological exam.  

Detention officer

A Detention Officer (DO) is responsible for the custodial work with the transportation, security and supervision of prisoners in the Caswell County Detention Center (CCDC). The DO performs a variety of duties relative to the care; direct supervision, desk duty, and transportation of inmates. Work is performed in accordance with the CCDC policies and procedures, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Sheriff’s Training and Standards Division. 


  • Work is performed under the direct supervision of that employee’s shift or area supervisor. 


The applicant must be willing to work 12-hour permanent shifts which includes holidays and weekends.
 

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing the operation of the CCDC. 
  • Knowledge of forms, records, and reports used in the CCDC.
  • Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time. 
  • Ability to maintain discipline and order among inmates. 
  • Ability to work in a confined area. Ability to deal firmly and courteously with inmates and visitors. 
  • Ability to use sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations. 
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. 
  • Applicants must be 20 years of age and complete an extensive background check, drug test and pre-employment psychological exam.

Job application

Please fill out and contact Major M.J Poole upon submitting the application to set up appointment to meet.   


Maj. M.J Poole contact Information can be found above on the right. 

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231 County Park Rd, Yanceyville, NC 27379

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