Job Description

Purpose of the position:

An employee in this position is responsible for performing specialized law enforcement work as a uniformed patrol deputy to protect lives, property and rights of citizens of the county.

Essential Functions of the position:

Patrol an assigned area of the County; inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments; answers complaint calls and assists in investigating crimes and disturbances; interviews witnesses; gathers evidence; interrogates suspects and makes arrests; prepares investigation reports.

Serve legal papers such as summons, warrants, capiases, commitment papers, and special court orders; uses directories and other means to locate designated parties; explains briefly the meaning of papers and makes arrests when necessary.

Appear in court as a witness to give testimony.

Cooperate with law enforcement officers of other governmental units in making investigations and arrests.

Assist with community outreach.

School Resource Officer Duties:

Handle all calls for service on the school grounds during school hours whether dispatched by the Sheriff\'s Office or by school officials. The SRO reserves the right, after consultation with Sheriff\'s Office supervisors, to request assistance from other officers and/or divisions from the Buncombe County Sheriff\'s Office, or officers from other law enforcement agencies as needed.

Interact with students as often as possible by taking a high visibility role during such times as lunch, class changes, bus loading areas, student drop off and other student events.

Complete and submit all reports and forms required by the Sheriff\'s Office and by the school in order to insure a successful operation of the SRO program.

The School Resource Officer shall serve at all times as a role model to students by demonstrating appropriate attitudes, behavior, courtesy, and respect. The Officer must understand the importance of mentoring students and serving the students as well as the school administration.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):

High School diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age. Two years\' experience as a certified law enforcement officer in NC is preferred. Includes detention officers with two years\' experience as a certified law enforcement officer.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriffs\' Training and Standards Commission. Possession of a valid driver\'s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly. Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to law enforcement work

Knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the county

Knowledge of the content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them

Some knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques, and equipment associated with the Patrol Division

Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment

Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action

Ability to apply interpretation of laws to specific situations

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports

Ability to present court testimony effectively

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

This posting is for continuous recruitment purposes. This posting may close without notice.

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