Physical Fitness Assessment

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As a prerequisite, all Detention Officer and Deputy Sheriff applicants must demonstrate a minimum level of physical ability and fitness. The purpose of this physical fitness test is to simulate and measure an applicant’s physical ability to respond to a critical incident and apprehend or potentially control an individual. 

The physical assessment is a timed, continuous sequence of actual and simulated job task events that measure basic individual abilities directly related to the law enforcement profession. Obstacles/events are correlated to specific job tasks. The assessment will be administered by Wake County Sheriff's Office Specialized Physical Fitness Instructor(s). All events will be clearly described and demonstrated by a physical fitness instructor before the test is performed by the applicant.

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage
• Leave Benefits
  • Annual and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Community Involvement Leave
• Retirement Plan with 401(k)
• Salary Incentives for
  • Secondary Education
  • Prior Experience
  • Military Service
  • Foreign Language Fluency
     

Our team has various levels of employment opportunities. Detention Officers and Deputy Sheriffs make up most of our staff; however, we occasionally have open positions in careers such as Detention Services Nurse, Telecommunicator, Customer Service Representatives, and Information Technology Technicians.

Requirements for Deputy and Detention Officers

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must pass reading test and a physical fitness assessment. Click here to view the physical fitness requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Cannot be charged or convicted of a felony
• Cannot be charged with a serious misdemeanor (Class B) within the past 5 years or have a total of 4 or more misdemeanor charges
• Undergo an extensive background check including a physical fitness assessment, reading test, medical exam, drug screen and psychological examination.

If you have questions, or wish to apply for employment you may reach a member of the recruiting staff by calling our recruiting office at  919-856-6983, emailing Sheriff.Recruiting@wake.gov or by visiting us at the Public Safety Center Building, at 330 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601.

For a listing of current employment opportunities, please go to employment opportunities.