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Craven County Government

Deputy Sheriff - Transport (DS-Transport)

Craven County Government, New Bern, North Carolina, United States, 28560

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Perform general duty law enforcement work in transporting criminal inmates to and from various facilities throughout the state. Tasks include serving legal papers, attending court, and responding to complaint calls. Tact and firmness are required in frequent public contact. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures and under the general supervision of the Patrol Division Captain and Transport Sergeant.

Key responsibilities:

Assist in planning and arranging out‑of‑county transports and pickups of prisoners, overseeing related expenditures, and arranging inmate transport out of state when necessary.

Answer complaint calls and assist in investigating crimes and disturbances; interview witnesses, gather evidence, interrogate suspects, make arrests, and prepare investigation reports.

Serve legal papers such as summons, warrants, capiases, commitment papers, and special court orders; make arrests when necessary; appear in court as a witness and cooperate with other agencies for transports.

Minimum education and experience:

Graduation from high school and some law‑law enforcement training or experience preferred.

Possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate, or equivalent education and experience.

Certification as a law‑enforcement officer and completion of all requirements set by the North Carolina Sheriffs Training and Standards Commission.

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Physical requirements:

Must be physically able to operate machinery and equipment including computers, typewriters, copiers, firearms, two‑way radios, nightsticks, restraint devices, etc.

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demand requirements are those for Heavy Work.

Seniority level: Not Applicable. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management. Industries: Government Administration.

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