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WELCOME TO THE CLEVELAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WEBSITE

Our mission is to maintain a high quality of life for all residents and visitors of Cleveland County by providing competent and professional Law Enforcement Services, Detention Facilities, and clear, effective Communication Services, while working in partnership with our citizens to develop policing services to meet the unique needs of the community, while ensuring fairness, equal treatment and protection to all. 

OUR SERVICES

Detention

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division consists of two facilities, the Cleveland County Detention Center and the Law Enforcement Detention Center. Both facilities are manned twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Law Enforcement

The Patrol Division's primary responsibility is to respond to calls for service in the unincorporated areas and small municipalities of the 485 square mile county. This responsibility includes conducting preliminary criminal investigations and the enforcement of North Carolina General Statutes. These services are offered twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Civil Services

The Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office currently falls under the command of the Administrative Captain. This unit is responsible for the service and execution of various processes issued by and for the Courts of North Carolina.

Court Security

Court security is an essential function of the Sheriff's Office. These officers maintain the security of the courtrooms by serving as bailiffs during court sessions. They are also responsible for serving warrants, manning the X-ray machine and metal detectors, which are located at the front door of the courthouse.

Victim Services

Our mission is to improve our community by working to meet the varying needs of crime victims, protecting the rights of victims, and providing a safe place for victims to receive support, education, and appropriate referrals. Victims of crime respond to trauma in different ways and have different needs.

Training and Recruitment

The Sheriff’s Office hires highly motivated men and women who enjoy working with the public. We emphasize training and skill development well in excess of State certification requirements. Each new deputy is required to go through a comprehensive field training for a minimum of 12 weeks.

GET CONNECTED

Why work for Cleveland County? Because we take care of our team. 💪❤️Our benefits include:
🩺 $0 premium employee-only health insurance
💳 Up to $1,100 employer HSA contribution
🦷 $0 premium dental + up to $2,000/dependent reimbursement
💰 6% employer contribution to 401(k)
🏛️ Local Government Pension retirement plan
🏋️ Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center
🏊 YMCA membership from $8.25/pay period
🎓 Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200/year
...and more!Come see what a career with CCSO looks like. 🚔 Hiring Event: Monday, August 31, 10AM–2PM at the Cleveland County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion Street.#MeetWithARecruiter #JoinOurTeam 🙌

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📱 We're growing stronger together! This month, 331 more neighbors downloaded the Cleveland County NC Sheriff App, bringing our total community to 35,854 users. We're grateful for every one of you! 🙌Here's what the app puts right in your pocket:
🚨 Real-time alerts on Most Wanted cases and major arrests
🔍 Updates on missing persons and community requests
📂 Easy access to the staff directory, jail logs, and sex offender registry📲 Download it free today on Google Play or the Apple Store, and join thousands of neighbors staying informed and connected every day. 💙#ThankYou #CommunityStrong #StayConnected

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Mark your calendars! 📅✨ The Cleveland County Detention Center is hiring, and we want YOU on our team! 🙌Join us on Monday, August 31, 10AM–2PM at the Cleveland County Administration Building (311 E. Marion Street) to #MeetWithARecruiter. 🤝✅ Starting salary of $52,945*
✅ Medical Insurance 🩺
✅ Dental Insurance 🦷
✅ 401(k) & Local Government Retirement 💰
✅ Vacation/Sick/Holiday/Comp Time & more 🗓️Start planning ahead, polish that resume 📝, and get ready to #DressForSuccess! 👔*Starting salary combines base salary with holiday pay and anticipated duty overtime pay for total compensation.

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📱 CALL WHEN YOU CAN. TEXT IF YOU CAN'T. 📱Did you know you can text 911 in an emergency? Cleveland County wants you to know when texting might be your best option:✅ If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability
✅ If you cannot speak due to an injury or medical condition
✅ If you're in a threatening situation and a voice call could put you at greater risk
✅ If you can't get a call to go through because of poor mobile receptionIn an emergency, text to 911. Cleveland County is here to help. 🚨#CCEComm #Text911 #CallWhenYouCan #ClevelandCountyNC  #EmergencyPreparedness

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Twenty years. Help us find Justice for Justin.It has been 20 years since Timothy “Justin” Grant was tragically murdered. His family and the Sheriff’s Office are still searching for answers.Justin was reported missing on July 17, 2006, after he was last seen on July 16. On July 18, Justin’s black Dodge Stratus was found abandoned at the Ramblewood Apartments in Shelby. Just days later, on July 21, 2006, Justin's body was discovered in a wooded area off Selkirk Road with an apparent gunshot wound.The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office remains committed to solving Justin's murder. Someone knows what happened. Even the smallest piece of information could help bring answers to his family and justice to those responsible.📞 Call the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 704-484-4822 or contact Crime Stoppers at 704-481-TIPS (8477). You may remain anonymous.Please help keep Justin's name and story alive by sharing this post. Together, we can help bring justice.#JusticeForJustinGrant #ClevelandCounty #UnsolvedHomicide #CrimeStoppers #CommunityHelp #NeverForgotten

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🚨 NOW HIRING: DETENTION OFFICERS 🚨The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Detention Center team!💰 Starting Salary: $52,944.64
🏖️ Paid Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave
🩺 Medical, Dental Reimbursement & Vision Insurance FREE to EmployeesIf you're ready to make a difference and be the change in your community, we want to hear from you!👉 Apply online today: https://www.sheriffclevelandcounty.com/careers/#CCSO #NowHiring #DetentionOfficer #ClevelandCountyNC #JoinOurTeam #LawEnforcementCareers

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Twenty-five years later, we still remember.

On this day in 2001, ordinary people became heroes in an instant. Firefighters climbed stairwells others were running down. Officers held the line so others could get out. Paramedics rushed in when every instinct said stay back.

That same spirit lives in the men and women who serve Cleveland County today. To every first responder, past and present: thank you for choosing to serve, even when it's hard.

We remember. We honor. We carry it forward.

#September11 #ClevelandCountySO #WeRemember #FirstResponders
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🚨Felony Drug Arrests | Cleveland County Sheriff's Office 🚨

CCSO deputies have been hard at work over the past several weeks, running down leads, following through on investigations, and getting drugs off our streets. That effort led to felony drug charges against fifteen individuals across Cleveland County. 👮‍♂️

📸 Mugshot Collage Below

Names & Charges (left to right, top to bottom)

Louis Archie – Trafficking Cocaine and Trafficking Opium or Heroin

Samuel Black – Possession of Fentanyl

Terri Braswell – Possession of a Controlled Substance on a Jail Premises

Brandon Childers – Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Substance

Shad Finney – Possession of Methamphetamine

William Hearst – Trafficking Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell and Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana

Tonya Heavner – Possession of Methamphetamine

Cheryl King – Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance on a Jail Premises

Jack Nobles, Jr. – Possession of Methamphetamine

Jermaine Patton – Trafficking Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell and Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana

Juba Ragin – Trafficking Cocaine

Brian Reid – Possession of Methamphetamine

Kayleigh Samuels – Possession of Methamphetamine

Rockey Slone – Possession of Methamphetamine

Michael Surratt – Sell Methamphetamine

☎️ Know something that could help deputies? Call the CCSO tip line at 704-484-4831

Drug activity doesn't stay contained to one neighborhood, and neither does our response. CCSO will keep working these cases until our community is safer for it. 🤝

#CCSO #CommunityStrong #DrugArrestUpdate #PublicSafety #ClevelandCounty
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CHECK OUT OUR MOBILE APP

We now have a new app for your smartphone! Click on the link below the flyer to watch our video on Facebook!

View The Introduction Video

Links to download the app:

Apple App Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cleveland-county-nc-sheriff/id1509080872

Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ocv.clevelandCountyNCSheriff

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JOIN OUR TEAM

If you have the desire to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and your community through excellent customer service, good judgment, and integrity, then you should join our team today!

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