POSITION SUMMARY:
An employee in this position performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property in Harnett County for the Office of the Sheriff. This includes: patrolling the County during an assigned shift in a vehicle; preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; enforcing gun carry laws; serving various civil and criminal papers; responding to calls; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Other duties include assignment as Court Deputy/Bailiff, assignment to the Civil Services Unit, serving as School Resource Officer, or other special assignments.
Annual Salary:
Deputy I: $49,963.00
Deputy II: $51,212.00
Deputy III: $52,492.00
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to perform light work frequently exerting up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; and occasionally requiring to exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects. This work also involves the physical abilities of balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, kneeling, lifting, having manual dexterity, using mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, performing repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, shouting to be heard above ambient noise, and walking. An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity to analyze data, work with color or depth perception, distinguish details and differences when observing people/places/things; operate motor vehicles, use a computer, and inspect for defects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee is subject to hazards associated with law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and with exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids. Work may subject employee to compliance with final OSHA Standards on bloodborne pathogens.