These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping condition in employment or the provision of services.

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Animal Services Volunteer
Volunteer – $0.00 Annually
Department: ANIMAL SERVICES & CONTROL
Iredell County Animal Services is an “Open Admission” Shelter, meaning we must take in any animal coming through our doors. In a given year, we take in upwards of 6,000 animals. The Volunteer Program was formed to assist Shelter Staff in placing as many animals as possible in new homes, and providing care for them while they are housed at the shelter. Together, we will work toward saving all healthy and treatable animals.

COVID-19 Community Health Information Worker
Seasonal – $14.00 – $20.00 Hourly
Department: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The primary purpose of the grant funded temporary placement is to work with a multidisciplinary team to create plans and then work within the community and alongside non-profits, businesses and existing trusted members of the community to carry out COVID-19 health risk reduction campaigns and work to promote equitable access to information, testing and vaccinations. 

Dental Program Supervisor
Full-Time Permanent – $47,792.93 – $74,127.10 Annually
Department: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct supervision and management of the Dental Program and staff. Duties include but are not limited to personnel management, program planning and management, financial management. 

Deputy Sheriff (COPS Unit)
Full-Time Permanent – $42,277.86 – $64,971.52 Annually
Department: SHERIFF’S OFFICE
$2,500 New Hire Sign-On Bonus
An employee in this class performs general law enforcement duties. Work includes patrolling the County during an assigned shift in a vehicle; preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; serving various civil and criminal papers; responding to calls; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Sergeant assigned to the same shift. 

Deputy Sheriff (Patrol)
Full-Time Permanent – $43,369.86 – $66,063.52 Annually
Department: SHERIFF’S OFFICE
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
An employee in this class performs general law enforcement duties. Work includes patrolling the County during an assigned shift in a vehicle; preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; serving various civil and criminal papers; responding to calls; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Sergeant assigned to the same shift. 

Deputy Sheriff (Warrant Squad)
Full-Time Permanent – $42,277.86 – $64,971.52 Annually
Department: SHERIFF’S OFFICE
$2,500 New Hire Sign-On Bonus
Performs general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property in the County. An employee in this class performs general law enforcement duties. Work includes patrolling the County during an assigned shift in a vehicle; preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; serving various civil and criminal papers; responding to calls; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Sergeant assigned to the same.shift.

Detention Deputy Sheriff
Full-Time Permanent – $43,369.86 – $66,063.52 Annually
Department: JAIL
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
Employees in this class perform inmate detention, care, security, and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the jail, serving meals, medical staff escort, related care and record keeping requirements. Employees must exercise independent initiative and judgement in making decision regarding inmates and their custody, with suicidal, violent, or mentally unstable tendencies, and in dealing with attorneys, families, and others. Work involves exercising tact, firmness, and decisiveness in handling routine and emergency situations. 

Detention Officer
Full-Time Permanent – $39,827.05 – $60,568.60 Annually
Department: JAIL
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
Employees in this class perform inmate detention, care, security, and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the jail, serving meals, medical staff escort, related care, and record keeping requirements. Employees must exercise independent initiative and judgement in making decision regarding inmates and their custody, with suicidal, violent, or mentally unstable tendencies, and in dealing with attorneys, families, and others. Work involves exercising tact, firmness, and decisiveness in handling routine and emergency situations. 

Equipment Services Mechanic
Full-Time Permanent – $36,489.97 – $56,596.15 Annually
Department: VEHICLE SERVICE CENTER
$2,500 New Hire Sign-On Bonus
An employee in this class performs skilled equipment mechanic work for the County. The employee conducts preventive maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of automotive and heavy equipment. Work includes the repair of gasoline and diesel engines, motors, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and tires. The employee exercises judgment in diagnosing malfunctions of vehicles and equipment and determining necessary repairs. The employee is subject to standby and call back work. Employee is also subject to hazards of automotive mechanics including working in both inside and outside environments, and exposure to various hazards.

Library Services Volunteer
Volunteer – $0.00 Annually
Department: IREDELL COUNTY LIBRARY STATESVILLE

Paramedic
Full-Time Permanent – $38,168.51 – $59,199.58 Annually
Department: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
An employee in this class performs emergency medical procedures at the Certified Paramedic level, performing professional advanced life support work in operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and performing advanced emergency medical care including the administration of life sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while en route to hospital or medical facility. Work involves responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to medical facilities. 

Part-Time EMT
Part-Time Permanent – $14.65 – $22.73 Hourly
Department: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
An employee in this class is responsible for responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to a medical appointments and medical facilities. Work includes assuring that quality emergency patient care standards are in place, proper equipment and treatments are available, while using sound judgment to make treatment decisions. Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, extremes in temperatures, noise, vibrations, hazards associated with emergency medical work including exposures to fumes, odors, dusts mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. 

Part-Time Paramedic
Part-Time Permanent – $18.35 – $28.46 Hourly
Department: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
An employee in this class performs emergency medical procedures at the Certified Paramedic level, performing professional advanced life support work in operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and performing advanced emergency medical care including the administration of life sustaining treatment to patients on-site and while en route to hospital or medical facility. Work involves responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to medical facilities. 

Part-Time Solid Waste Site Operator
Part-Time Permanent – $12.81 – $19.86 Hourly
Department: S/W STATESVILLE
An employee in this class assists the public with unloading and sorting solid waste and recyclable materials at a collection site. Work includes enforcing County policies, maintaining site in neat and clean condition; operating compactor; providing information about operations and policies to customers; assisting disabled customers; maintaining simple records of work activities; and other related tasks. The employee is subject to inside and outside environments and extreme temperatures. The employee may also be subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. 

Permitting Specialist I
Full-Time Permanent – $31,884.41 – $49,452.92 Annually
Department: CENTRAL PERMITTING
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Performs responsible and technical clerical work in the issuance of a variety of residential permits and the application of processes in a centralized permitting and customer service setting. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS An employee in this class provides exceptional service to citizens, developers, contractors and others at various stages of the development process, acting as a one-stop central processing point for obtaining all permits and information necessary to complete a development project. 

Processing Assistant IV
Full-Time Permanent – $28,430.94 – $44,096.55 Annually
Department: HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
Seeking applicants for two Processing Assistant IV positions. The first position’s primary responsibility is serving as the clerk for the Sexually Transmitted Disease and Child Health Programs, as well as clinic reception for these and other programs. The second position’s primary responsibility is to manage central appointments which schedules appointments for eight major programs. In addition, this position performs tasks related to patient accounts. Work for both positions involves extensive interaction with the public, use of multiple computer programs, data entry, and reviewing electronic medical records for completeness and coding accuracy.

School Resource Officer
Full-Time Permanent – $39,924.26 – $61,922.76 Annually
Department: SHERIFF’S OFFICE
$2,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus
An employee in this class performs general law enforcement duties. Work includes patrolling the County during an assigned shift in a vehicle; preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; serving various civil and criminal papers; responding to calls; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Sergeant assigned to the same shift. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness. 

Transit Driver I (Part-Time)
Part-Time Permanent – $12.24 – $18.98 Hourly
Department: ICATS OPERATIONAL
Under general supervision, performs driving and related duties associated with public transportation of passengers. Work involves operating various vehicles for the safe and orderly transportation of passengers to and from their destinations; completing daily inspections of vehicle; fueling, interior and exterior cleaning of vehicle; maintaining accurate trip records; and assisting passengers as required. Work also involves receiving and accounting for fares and radio communications. Employee must exercise some independent judgment and initiative to ensure safe operation of vehicle and in handling unusual situations arising with passengers.