Job Description

Posting number: 202602891

Department: Sheriff's Office

Division: Sheriff's Office-Deputy

Job classification: Deputy Sheriff Detective

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

Investigate. Solve. Make an Impact.

As a Detective with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, you will play a critical role in solving crimes, bringing offenders to justice, and supporting victims during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Detectives handle a wide range of complex investigations, including major crimes, property offenses, child abuse, narcotics, trafficking, and juvenile-related cases. From the first response to final case resolution, you will lead both preliminary and follow-up investigations with precision and professionalism.

In this role, you will:

• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Identify, collect, and preserve physical evidence.
• Apply modern investigative techniques to build strong cases.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings in court.

This position offers a high level of responsibility and autonomy, requiring sound judgment, critical thinking, and strong initiative. You’ll engage regularly with the public, demonstrating tact, confidence, and decisiveness in sensitive situations.

While you’ll operate with independence, you’ll also have the guidance and support of experienced leadership, working under the supervision of a Detective Sergeant or Detective Lieutenant who is committed to your success and professional growth.

If you’re ready to take on complex challenges, think strategically, and make a lasting difference in your community, this is your opportunity to step forward.

Examples of duties

• Conduct initial and follow-up investigations; interview persons in connection with all investigated incidents; develop contacts and information sources concerning criminal activities; perform undercover operations and surveillance work as required.
• Maintain a criminal investigative caseload.
• Prepare probable cause affidavits and appear before magistrates or judges to obtain search warrants.
• Serve as on-call officer; responding to calls for investigations; assign tasks to other officers on the scene.
• Transporting suspects and criminals to the County Detention Center.
• Participating in community policing functions.
• Collect evidence and preserve custody; maintain evidence of cases being investigated; prepare evidence to go to the SBI lab.
• Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Cooperate with members of other local, State, and federal law enforcement and investigative agencies in the identification, location, apprehension, and arrest of offenders.
• Rendering appropriate aid and executing related assignments.

Qualifications

Completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certificate program and one year of experience as a detective for a law enforcement agency. Additionally, candidates must have completed the minimum requirements established by the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers.

Must be a United States Citizen, be at least 20 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but not limited to, criminal background check, physical abilities test, polygraph testing, medical exam, drug-screen, and psychological screening. Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts. Live within 30 nautical miles radius of Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.

Additional documents required to be submitted within 5 days of applying for this position are listed below:

• North Carolina Driver's License
• High School or College Diploma, Transcripts, or GED
• Birth Certificate
• Military DD-214 Member-4 (if applicable)
• Social Security Card
• Copy of North Carolina BLET Certification

When you come to drop off your documents, we will supply the Authorization of Release of Personal Information to Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. We are able to notarize your form free of charge and make photocopies of your documents.

Supplemental information

• Working knowledge of State and Federal laws, local ordinances, and policies of the department, especially relating to search and seizure, serving papers, pursuit, and arrest.
• Working knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures.
• Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.
• Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to present effective court testimony.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise investigative reports.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other public officials.
• Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must have and maintain a clean criminal record, live within thirty (30) nautical miles radius of the Law Enforcement Center, submit to a drug screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs specified in the county policy.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCSO complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCSO does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race color national origin, age, disability or sex.