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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

📣 TODAY IS THE DAY!
Stop by the Cleveland County Administration Building between 10am and 2pm to meet with a CCSO recruiter and explore a meaningful career with the Detention Center.

✔ Bring your resume
✔ Be ready for an on-site interview
✔ Take the first steps toward joining our team

Outstanding benefits, competitive pay, and growth opportunities. Your next chapter starts now.
#MeetWithARecruiter #WeAreCCSO #StartYourCareer

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National Police Week is a time to honor the service, sacrifice, and courage of the deputies of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office and all law enforcement professionals who serve our community.

Sheriff Alan Norman joins us in expressing deep gratitude to those who protect and uphold justice in Cleveland County.

To all who serve and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we are grateful.

We remember. We respect. We appreciate. 💙

#NationalPoliceWeek #ClevelandCountyNC #CCSO #SheriffAlanNorman #LawEnforcementWeek #ThankYouLEO #CommunityStrong #HonoringOurHeroes

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Happy Mother’s Day from Sheriff Alan Norman and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office

Today, we honor and celebrate the incredible mothers of Cleveland County and beyond. Your strength, sacrifice, and unconditional love make our families and our community stronger every single day.

To all the mothers who nurture, guide, and support us, and to those who serve in our community while balancing the demands of motherhood, we extend our deepest appreciation. Your dedication does not go unnoticed.

We hope your day is filled with joy, gratitude, and the love of those who matter most.

Happy Mother’s Day!
Sheriff Alan Norman and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office

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✨ Your Future Starts Here! ✨
We're just days away from the Cleveland County Detention Center Hiring Event.

📅 Tuesday, May 12th
⏰ 10am to 2pm
📍 Cleveland County Administration Building

These are the first steps toward joining our team, and you could even leave with a Conditional Job Offer.

Bring your resume. Be prepared. Come ready to shine.
#DressForSuccess #HiringEvent #ClevelandCounty

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While different calendars note different dates for the National Day of Prayer, we will gladly accept all the prayers offered. In fact, we will take every bit of encouragement, support, and goodwill our community sends our way, today and every day.

Sheriff Alan Norman and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office remain deeply grateful for the continued prayers lifted up for our deputies, staff, and the citizens we serve. Your support strengthens our mission, uplifts our team, and reminds us how blessed we are to serve such a caring community.

Thank you for keeping CCSO in your thoughts and prayers, no matter which day your calendar marks

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🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
Looking for a rewarding career with great benefits and room to grow? The Cleveland County Detention Center is hosting a Hiring Event on Tuesday, May 12th, 10am to 2pm at the Cleveland County Administration Building.

Bring your resume, be interview-ready, and #DressForSuccess. Your next career move could start here!

Benefits include:
• $0 Employee only Health Premium
• Up to $1,100 in HSA dollars
• Employee Wellness Center
• 6% County Contribution to 401(k)
• $500 per semester scholarships for CCSO employee family members at CCC
• And more

📅 Mark your calendar. Don’t miss it!
#MeetWithARecruiter #WeAreCCSO

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📣 TODAY IS THE DAY!
Stop by the Cleveland County Administration Building between 10am and 2pm to meet with a CCSO recruiter and explore a meaningful career with the Detention Center.

✔ Bring your resume
✔ Be ready for an on-site interview
✔ Take the first steps toward joining our team

Outstanding benefits, competitive pay, and growth opportunities. Your next chapter starts now.
#meetwitharecruiter #weareccso #StartYourCareer
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📣 TODAY IS THE DA

🚔 Felony Drug Arrests | Week of May 4 – May 10, 2026 🚔

CCSO deputies continued their efforts to combat illegal drug activity throughout Cleveland County. During the past week, ten individuals were taken into custody on felony drug charges as part of ongoing investigations, surveillance, and proactive enforcement operations.

📸 Mugshot Collage Below
🗂️ Names & Charges (left to right, top to bottom)

Amber Clark – Possession of Methamphetamine

Derrick Head – Trafficking Fentanyl

Jessica Keller – Possession of Methamphetamine

Savanna Keller – Possession of Methamphetamine

Misty Locklear – Trafficking Fentanyl and Possession of Methamphetamine

Robert Lowry – Trafficking Methamphetamine

Ashley McClintock – Trafficking Opium or Heroin and Maintaining a Place for a Controlled Substance

Jason Smith – Trafficking Fentanyl

Vincent Taylor – Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance

John Wray, Jr. – Sell Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, and Maintain a Place for a Controlled Substance

📞 Have information that could help deputies? Call the CCSO tip line at 704‑484‑4831
🛡️ CCSO remains committed to reducing drug‑related crime and working with residents to create safer, stronger communities.

#CCSO #CommunityStrong #DrugArrestUpdate #PublicSafety #ClevelandCounty
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National Police Week is a time to honor the service, sacrifice, and courage of the deputies of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office and all law enforcement professionals who serve our community.

Sheriff Alan Norman joins us in expressing deep gratitude to those who protect and uphold justice in Cleveland County.

To all who serve and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we are grateful.

We remember. We respect. We appreciate. 💙

#NationalPoliceWeek #ClevelandCountyNC #CCSO #SheriffAlanNorman #LawEnforcementWeek #ThankYouLEO #CommunityStrong #HonoringOurHeroes
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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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