BCSO Deputy - Animal Control

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on December 30, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on December 30, 2026.Job Title:  BCSO Deputy - Animal ControlDepartment: SheriffExternal Hiring Range: $26.51 - $30.26Posted Internally and Externally

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.

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.

Typical Work Schedule:

• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and County attendance policies and procedures.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential

*Note: This position has been identified as an emergency essential position and as such employees in this position may be needed to work, including after-hours, weekends and during a public emergency (to include but not limited to: floods, ice storms, disease outbreak, terrorist attack, etc).

Supervision Received:

Receives direction regarding general objectives of assigned work, operates within division and agency policy using independent judgement in achieving assigned objectives; independently determines best methods and sequence to achieve assigned tasks.

Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities:

None

Decision Making and Problem Solving:

Problems may be of a more ambiguous level requiring a range of possible solutions.  Decisions are based on understanding of policies and procedures and requires critical thinking.  May develop new strategies to deal with problems.

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
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Organization Conformance Standards for all positions:

• Interact with other employees, customers, and partners in an effective manner, with professionalism and cultural competency; work effectively and efficiently as a team contributor including interacting and communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain knowledge of the agency organizational rules, policies, procedures, services, and mission.  
• Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce quality work with measurable results and within identified deadlines; Function in highly stressful circumstances and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions; ability to maintain calm demeanor while dealing with stressful situations and customers.
• Demonstrate the County’s core values through performance and conduct. This expectation extends beyond the workplace and County systems to include off-site, and off-duty conduct that undermines an employee’s creditability as a representative of the County; Conduct business in an ethical manner at all times while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations to accomplish a common task; responsible for managing matters affecting employment and completing personnel-related activities timely and according to County policy.
• Safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

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 driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Physical Requirements:  Work in this class is defined as medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. When apprehending suspects who resist arrest work is deemed as heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas or other information between individuals or groups. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines and motor vehicles, determining accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing surroundings. Employee must be able to demonstrate continued physical fitness to withstand the rigors of law enforcement officer and potential physical confrontation with assailants and/or foot chases for apprehensions. Employee may be required to use deadly force to subdue an assailant or to protect themselves or others.

During a State of Emergency, and at the discretion of the County Manager, county employees may be called in for service.  This includes both essential and non-essential personnel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee assigned to this work.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and the County reserves the right to amend or change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This job description does not create a contract of employment.

Employees who are regularly engaged in law enforcement activities will be paid overtime in a manner consistent with 29 U.S.C. 207(k) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. By way of example, newly hired sworn deputies who are employed to regularly engage in law enforcement activities should receive a notification advising them of a 14-day work period, a 14-day pay period running from every other Friday, and that pay at a time-and-a-half rate will begin after the employee has worked their 86th hour within the work period.  

In accordance with 29 C.FR. 553.21, Section 7(o) at (o)(2)(A)(ii), In the case of employees described in clause (A)(ii) hired prior to April 15, 1986, the regular practice in effect on April 15, 1986, with respect to compensatory time off for such employees in lieu of the receipt of overtime compensation, shall constitute an agreement or understanding under such clause (A)(ii). Except as provided in the previous sentence, the provision of compensatory time off to such employees for hours worked after April 14, 1986, shall be in accordance with this subsection.  

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 employee's 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 classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.