BCSO Detective (CID)

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on April 20, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on April 20, 2026.

 

 

Job Title:  BCSO Detective (CID)

 

 

Department: Sheriff

 

 

External Hiring Range: $30.69 - $35.01

 

 

Posted Internally and Externally

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position to perform specialized law enforcement work in the investigation of criminal offenses for the department.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Conduct investigations at the scene of the crime to determine exact nature of law violations, searches for clues, and makes preliminary interrogations of suspects; gathers and labels evidence found, lifts fingerprints, and photographs pertinent evidence.
• Interview complainants, suspects, witnesses, and other persons who may have information related to crimes or suspected criminal activity.
• Maintain communications with informers and surveillance over known agitators and other suspected law violators.
• Prepare detailed investigation and arrest reports; assembles and organizes statements and evidence for presentation in court; attends court and presents evidence and testimony.
• Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in conducting investigations and making arrests and reviews current bulletins published by the Federal and State Bureaus of Investigation.
• Educate members of law enforcement, related criminal justice agencies, and the public regarding operations and law violations in the County.
• Perform undercover work, as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Work Schedule: Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and County attendance policies and procedures.

• Subject to after hours on call/nights and weekends.

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.  Critical thinking skills and the ability to multi-task are required.  Decisions are based on knowledge of local ordinances, state statutes, and federal laws, along with departmental policies, and procedures, and the strategic goals of the department or organization.  May develop tactics to deal with political/people or mechanical/technological problems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern criminal investigative practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws relative to criminal investigations.
• Knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways, and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the County.
• Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques, and equipment associated with the Investigations 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 make observations and remember names, faces, and various details.
• Ability to analyze facts and apply interpretation of laws to specific situations.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to use computer and relevant software.
• Ability to present court testimony and evidence effectively.
• Ability to manage time and be detail oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment

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 (required at time of hire):

High School graduate and two (2) years of experience in uniform field services such as Patrol, Civil Process, SRO (this does not include Detention experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be 21 years of age.

       Additional Training and Experience:

Investigation and Supervisory/Leadership Training preferred.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Certified; Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Physical Requirements: 

The work is primarily medium work requiring exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, color distinction, hand-eye coordination and walking. Additional senses may include the ability to distinguish smells.  The work may include exposure to hazardous chemicals, aggressive animals, blood-borne pathogens, and fumes.  The work is performed in a variety or indoor and outdoor environments, in daylight and darkness, with temperature and weather changes and a physically threatening environment that requires life and death decisions for self 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.