Career Opportunities

INTRODUCTION TO CAREERS

The Carteret County Sheriff's Office is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. We offer opportunities in both patrol and detention services.

Ready to Apply?

How to Submit Your Application:

  • Email your completed application to Derek.Moore@carteretcountync.gov
  • Deliver your application in person to Carteret County Sheriff's Office located at 304 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC 28516 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

THE POSITION

The Carteret County Sheriff's Office is looking for qualified entry and lateral deputies to work in divisions ranging from patrol, criminal investigations, detention and the criminal and civil courtrooms. The duties of a deputy include assisting and protecting the citizens of Carteret County by enforcing laws, responding to and investigating reports of criminal activities and making arrests when required.

The Carteret County Sheriff's Office is a pro-active organization with unlimited growth opportunities for its employees to include supplementary training and rank advancement. If you're looking for an exciting career and wish to make a difference by serving your community, we welcome you to join our CCSO family.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • License: Valid North Carolina Motor Vehicle Operator's License at time of appointment.
  • Education: Possession of a US high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency. (Correspondence diplomas are not accepted by North Carolina Sheriffs' Training and Standards.
  • Age: Must be 20 years of age or older at time of appointment. No maximum age.
  • Citizenship: United States Citizen (or proof of naturalization).

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS

  • Shall not have committed, been charged or convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor in this or any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, or of any offense in any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this state.
  • Shall not have committed, been charged or convicted of a Class B misdemeanor which occurred after the date of initial certification; or
  • Shall not have committed, been charged or convicted of a Class B misdemeanor dated within the 5-year period of time prior to the date of appointment; or
  • Shall not have committed, been charged or convicted with four or more Class B misdemeanors regardless of the date of commission or conviction; or
  • Shall not have committed, been charged or convicted of an accumulation of four or more Class A misdemeanors, except the applicant may be certified if the last conviction or commission occurred more than 2 years prior to the date of appointment; or
  • Shall not have committed, been charged or convicted of a combination of 4 or more Class A or Class B misdemeanors regardless of the date of commission or conviction.
  • Be of Good Moral Character
  • Medical Examination and Drug Test (conducted by our office).

Photocopies of the following items must be included with your application:

  • High School Diploma, GED or college transcripts
  • If a Veteran, copy of DD-214 stating "Honorable Discharge"
  • Proof of registration as required by Federal Military Service Act (males aged 18-26)
  • Copy of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate and proof of passing State Certification Test (deputy sheriff applicants only)
  • Any other applicable diplomas and/or certificates may be included
  • Three (3) completed personal references

No applications will be accepted without all supporting documents.

Benefits

If you are interested in a career in law enforcement and fell you can meet the challenge, you are encouraged to apply.

For further information or questions, please contact the Carteret County Sheriff's Office.

CARTERET COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
304 Craven Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-8400
Email

Carteret County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.