Minimum  requirements  established by the North Carolina  Sheriff's Education  and Training  Standards, as well as the Vance County Sheriff's Office  are the basis for consideration  for employment  as a Deputy Sheriff and Detention Officer.

 

These  requirements include:

• Must be a US citizen  (or proof of naturalization)

• 21  years of Age

• High School Graduate or equivalent (correspondence diplomas are not accepted by Sheriffs Standards)

• No Felony or Serious Misdemeanor Charges/Convictions

• Be of Good Moral Character

• Pass Medical Examination and Drug Test (will be done by our office)

 

Upon  selection, a complete background will be done.. This  background includes but is not limited to the following checks: criminal, civil, driving, and credit. There will also be interviews conducted with references,current and previous employers, and others determined by the background investigator.

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Applicants must fill out the Vance County Sheriff's Office Application for Employment

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F-3 Personal History Statement and a Release Authorization Form links found

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The application, F-3, and Release need to be brought to the Sheriff's Office by the applicant.  The forms must be notarized prior to submission to the Sheriff's Office. The applicant must bring a valid photo ID.