Employment Opportunities with the Wake County Sheriff's Office
As you explore your options for a career in criminal justice,
we would like to encourage you to consider the employment opportunities
available with the Wake County Sheriff's Office. We feel that we are one
of the most professional and respected law enforcement agencies in the
State, and that is the direct result of the dedicated men and women in
our agency.
We are always seeking qualified and motivated people to
work with our agency. As you know, a Sheriff's Office is unique in that
we have employment opportunities for all phases of law enforcement. For
those who are interested in the law enforcement phase, we have sworn deputy
sheriff positions. For those who have an interest in the corrections phase,
we have positions available for civilian detention officers for our detention
division.
The Wake County Sheriff's Office offers a competitive
salary and an excellent benefits package for its employees which is very
important when considering employment. We also feel that Wake County is
a wonderful place to live and has much to offer its citizens.
In order to apply for employment with our agency for either
a sworn or detention officer's position, you must meet the minimum requirements
listed below:
Deputy Sheriff
$30,720 - $51,290
| Be 21 Years of age. |
High School graduate (minimum). |
| Be a U.S. citizen (or naturalized). |
Flexibility to work all shifts. |
| Undergo extensive background
investigation. |
Have a good driving and credit
history and no criminal history. |
| Must complete basic training
in 1st year. |
Must live in Wake County
if hired. |
| Minimum
Requirements (hiring rate) |
$30,720 |
| Incentives |
|
| 2-year
degree (3%) add |
$924 |
| Military
Service (3%) add |
$924 |
| Reserve
service only (2%) add |
$624 |
| 4-year
degree (6%) add |
$1,848 |
| Certified
- minimum 1 year experience (6%) add |
$1,848 |
| Certified
- less than 1 year experience(4.5%) add |
$1,380 |
| Current
out-of-state certification w/min 2 yrs. experience (3%) add |
$924 |
| Fluency in any foreign language (4%) add
|
$1,224 |
Detention Officer
$27,462 - $45,860
| Be 21 years of age. |
High School graduate (minimum). |
| Be a U.S. citizen (or naturalized). |
Flexibility to work all shifts. |
| Undergo extensive background
investigation. |
Have a good driving and credit
history and no criminal history. |
| Must complete basic training
in 1st year. |
|
| Minimum
Requirements (hiring rate) |
$27,462 |
| Incentives |
|
| 2-year
degree (3%) add |
$824 |
| Military
Service (3%) add |
$824 |
| Reserve
service only (2%) add |
$552 |
| 4-year
degree (6%) add |
$1,644 |
| DO
Certified - minimum 1 year experience (6%) add |
$1,644 |
| DO
Certified - less than 1 year experience (5%) add |
$1,368 |
| DOC
Certified - minimum
1 year experience (4%) add |
$1,104 |
| DOC
Certified - less than 1 year experience (3%) add |
$828 |
| Fluency
in foreign language (4%) add |
$1,104 |
Registered Nurse
Sheriff's Office/Detention Services Division
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time Day/Evening/Night, Part-time, Temporary
LOCATION: Public Safety Center / Wake County Detention Center / Wake County Annex
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from
an accredited school of nursing.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: At least one year
of nursing experience to include ability to do independent
triage. Correctional experience a plus.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide inmates with routine and emergency health care in the Medical Section of the Public Safety Center /
Wake County Detention Annex. Conduct health histories on newly admitted inmates. When necessary, make referrals of inmates
to the staff physician, physician assistant, dentist or mental health professional. Ensure all medication is administered in
accordance with standard operating procedures and as ordered by the authorizing authority.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from
an accredited school of nursing by the National League for Nursing. Correctional experience is a plus, but not required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: At least one year of nursing experience to include ability to do independent triage.
Correctional experience a plus.
HIRING RANGE: $40,700 - $67,800 (Full Time).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the
state of North Carolina. Completion of specific training programs may be required as a condition of
employment in accordance with Health Service Commission Rules. Prior to appointment, must be able to
complete a criminal background check.
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Telecommunicator
HIRING RANGE: $28,150 - $32,935 (depending on qualifications)
CLOSING DATE: CLOSED
Interested? Contact the Wake County Public Safety Center
330 South Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Recruiting Office: (919) 856-6983
Shannon.Cooper@co.wake.nc.us
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