Detention Officer & Deputy Sheriff

Overview

We are currently hiring for positions as a Detention Officer or Deputy Sheriff.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES- Detention Officer

You must apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/guilfordnc/jobs/5110807/detention-officer-pool-2026

Detention Officers perform specialized inmate detention and care work in one of two county detention facilities in the Guilford County Sheriff's Department.

An employee in this class performs inmate intake, detention, care, and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the cell and detention facility and related care and record keeping requirements. Patience and firmness are required in frequent contacts with violent, suicidal, and mentally disturbed detainees. The employee is subject to a hazardous and confining working environment. Work is performed under the general supervision and is evaluated by review of inmate records and activity reports, during formal discussion, and by observation.

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent

No Prior experience required. Paid training once you are hired.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES- Deputy Sheriff

You must apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/guilfordnc/jobs/5110805/deputy-sheriff-pool-2026

Performs general duty law enforcement work in protecting the lives, property, and rights of citizens in the county, in serving a variety of civil court papers, and in serving all subpoenas and a variety of criminal papers in the Guilford County Sheriff's Department.
An employee in this class performs a variety of law enforcement duties on an assigned shift. Work is derived from the requirement to protect life and property, to conduct initial investigations in an assigned zone of the county, to patrol in an official vehicle to deter crimes, and to apprehend violators or suspects. Duties may include: serving criminal court papers such as warrants and subpoenas; receiving and serving civil process papers such as civil and magistrate summons, subpoenas, notice of rights, and court orders. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement. Considerable tact, firmness and courtesy are required in serving the public. The employee is expected to exercise alertness and independent judgement in dealing with unusual situations. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Department and is evaluated by a superior for adherence to departmental policies through observation, conferences, and review of records and reports, and for the effectiveness of assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent

No Prior experience required. Paid training once you are hired.

You can easily determine whether you meet the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office’s illegal drug policy by answering the following questions:

• Have you used marijuana at all within the last year?
• Have you used any other illegal drug (including anabolic steroids) at all in the past 10 years?
• Have you ever sold, distributed, manufactured, or transported any illegal drug?
• Have you ever used any prescription drug or used a legally obtainable substance in a manner for which it was not intended within the past three years (36 months)?

Pay: $49,815.00 - $69,104.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you used marijuana within the past year?
• Are you a US Citizen?
• Are you at least 20 years old?
• Do you possess, or are able to obtain, a valid driver's license?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,815 - $69,104