Associate Defense Attorney Jobs in Rockingham, NC

Salary : $46,761.84 Annually
Location : Rockingham County, NC
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 01758
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 01/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment.
Performs protective service work enforcing laws, patrolling assigned area, investigating criminal activity, serving civil papers, ensuring safety of the public, testifying in court, maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Sheriff Sergeant.

• Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Onsite wellness/medical clinic
• Onsite fitness center
• Retirement
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays
• Bereavement
• Community Service Leave
• Weekends Off (varies by position)
• Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401-K & 457 Plans with county match up to 1% of base salary

Examples of Duties
On an assigned shift, operates a patrol car to observe for violations of laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions; maintains surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons or suspects.
Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
Serves warrants, summons, subpoenas, court orders, and makes arrests; testifies in court.
Prepares reports and other types of correspondence; maintains files and records.
Performs investigations of crimes; interviews victims and witnesses; secures property and evidence; investigates property ownership; documents facts and incidents; coordinates and executes evictions.
Enforces traffic and criminal laws; issues citations for violations; assists motorists.
Transports prisoners and mental patients to facilities throughout the State.
Provides law enforcement assistance to outside agencies as necessary.
Maintains vehicles and equipment in proper working order.
Attends training as necessary to maintain law enforcement certification.
May be assigned collateral duties such as civil process, school resource officer, special response team, investigations, K-9, etc. as qualified.
SUPERVISION: Supervision Received: Works under moderate supervision of the Sheriff.
Supervision Given:
Supervises Captains, Sheriff Training Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant III.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACT:Interpersonal contact with internal co-workers, elected officials, management, etc.
Interpersonal contact with external such as attorney's, law enforcement, and the General public.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS (Core Competencies):
Supervision skills.
Problem solving.
Communicating effectively with others.
Knowing how to listen actively.
Demonstrating responsibility, flexibility, and empathy in the course of the duties.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures.
General knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings.
General knowledge of County and Department policies and procedures.
General knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and associated software.
General knowledge of preparing reports and other types of correspondence.
General knowledge of the use of firearms, chemical agents, weapons of defense and the operation of a motor vehicle.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to deal courteously, firmly, and tactfully with the public in stressful situations.
Ability to analyze situations, adapt quickly effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the General public.
Physical Activities, Visual Acuity, and Working Conditions for this Position.
Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion
Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium
Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing - Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward
Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles
Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling
Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and making fine discriminations in sound
Repetitive Motions- Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Physical Requirements of This Position Heavy Work- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision Employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.)
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position
Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes
Employee is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather
Employee is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside
Employee is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity
Employee is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity
Employee is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause Employee to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level
Employee is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body
Employee is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals
Employee is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
Employee is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
Employee is required to wear a respirator
Employee frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes and other areas, which could cause claustrophobia
Employee is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways
Employee is exposed to infectious diseases
Employee is required to function around prisoners or institutional patients
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
License or Certification Requirements:
• NC BLET Certification.
• Valid NC Driver's License.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. If you have student loans and you are selected for full-time employment with Rockingham County, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers. Click on the link below to see whether you might qualify.
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
For Full Time employees in a regular position, insurance is available and effective the first day of the following month after having worked for an entire month. The County currently pays 100% of the cost for regular employees working at least 30 hours per week. Dependent coverage is also available.
Paid Time Off
This benefit is available to regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Time off includes:
Vacation/Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays.
Bereavement
Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans
NC 401(k)- Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis to a 401(k) and on a pre tax basis to a a 457(b) plan. Contributions will be matched by the county, up to 1% or their annual base salary.
Other Insurance
Insurance such as life, short term disability, and cancer care are available to regular employees and can be paid through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
All employees are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits
Annual longevity payment beginning with the 6th full year of full or part time regular employment
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As part of the application process for a position in the Sheriff Office, you are required to fill out the North Carolina Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission Personal History Statement, Form F-3. You must complete this form by going to http://www.ncf3.com. On this site, be sure to fill out the "Sheriff F-3" Form. Please note that this form is lengthy and may take a few days to complete.In addition to the Sheriff F-3 form, you will be required to submit an authorization for release of information, a "Release" and a background check form. Please go to www.rockinghamsheriff.com/careers to access these additional forms. Be sure to review the Instructions form before completing any other form. Faliure to complete and submit all forms will remove your application from consideration. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School or GED

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Do you possess a valid Driver's License in the State of NC?

• Yes
• No

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Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes No

• Yes
• No

Required Question