BLET Cadet Program for Deputy
BLET Cadet Program for Deputy
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Job Description
Buncombe County Sheriffs Office Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Cadet Program.
Individuals interested in working for the Buncombe County Sheriffs Office who have not completed/are in the process of completing Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) are encouraged to apply!
Candidates selected for the position of Sheriffs Deputy Trainee must complete basic law enforcement training (BLET) to be certified as a law enforcement officer. The sheriffs office sends trainees to the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) BLET academy. The academy is 18-20 weeks long and covers 34 instruction blocks. Cadets with the Buncombe County Sheriffs Office are paid employees of the sheriffs office while attending the academy. Health insurance benefits begin on the first day of the month following your start date.
Individuals interested in applying to attend BLET as an employee of the Buncombe County Sheriffs Office or for those seeking employment while currently attending BLET are encouraged to apply and contact our recruiter Lt. Chris Stockton Office: Cell:
Purpose of the position:
This position is responsible for performing specialized law enforcement work as a uniformed patrol deputy to protect lives property and rights of citizens of the county.
Minimum Education Training and/or Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent and completion of NC BLET Course; Must be 21 years of age.
Additional Training and Experience: None
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriffs Training and Standards Commission BLET Certified. Possession of a valid drivers license issued by the State of North Carolina.
Essential Functions of the position:
Patrol assigned area of the County; inspect troublesome areas and check security of business establishments; answer complaint calls and assist in investigating crimes and disturbances; interview witnesses; gather evidence; interrogate suspects and makes arrests; prepare investigation reports.
Locate designated parties to serve legal papers such as summons warrants capiases commitment papers and special court orders; make arrests when necessary.
Appear in court as a witness to give testimony.
Cooperate with law enforcement officers of other governmental units in making investigations and arrest.
Assist with community outreach.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures
Knowledge of federal state and local laws pertaining to law enforcement work
Knowledge of the locations of streets roads highways and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the county
Knowledge of the content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them
Some knowledge of the standard practices materials techniques and equipment associated with the Patrol Division
Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment
Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick effective and reasonable courses of action
Ability to apply interpretation of laws to specific situations
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to present court testimony effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture one that fully engages all of our employees honoring and building on each employees unique experiences opinions and perspective.
It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race natural hair or hairstyles ethnicity creed color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin or ancestry marital or familial status pregnancy veteran status religious belief or non-belief age or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment hiring assignment promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected addition the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
Employment Type
Full-Time
