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You can go to the Sheriff’s website and click on the employment link to obtain the needed paperwork to apply at www.co.stokes.nc.us/departments/sheriff.php.
Stokes County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Joey Lemons
Full-Time Job Openings
The Stokes County Sheriff's Office is looking for detention officers to work in the Stokes County Jail. Working in the jail is a challenging job, but has is own rewards. Currently we have 2 full-time openings and are always looking for part-time officers as well. If you are interested in joining the Sheriff's Office team, reach out to Captain Eads at 336-593-8787 for an application. The qualifications to become a detention officer are listed below. We look forward to hearing from you!
- Applicant must be 21 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be a U.S citizen.
- Have no serious convictions of crimes.
- Must complete the application process which includes being fingerprinted and a background investigation.
- Must be able to operate effectively in unpredictable high stress situations.
- Be willing to work days, nights, and holidays.
- Requires the employee to report to duty in all types of natural or manmade situations.
- Must be physically able to perform job duties. A physical and drug screen will be required to be completed during the application process.
You can go to the Sheriff’s website and click on the employment link to obtain the needed paperwork to apply at www.co.stokes.nc.us/departments/sheriff.php.
Stokes County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Joey Lemons
Address/Location
Stokes County Sheriff's Office
1012 Main St
Danbury, NC 27016
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 336-593-8787