Hiring Process

If you are ready to accept the challenge of serving the residents of Wake County, follow the steps below! Your career may begin with Basic Law Enforcement Training or the Detention Officer Certification Course, but there’s no end to where it can take you! We at WCSO want the best: we will thoroughly evaluate each candidate who applies. Our goal is to ensure that you are well-informed and confident throughout the process. We invite you to read on and learn more about the hiring process for certified positions - Detention Officer, Deputy Sheriff and Telecommunicator.