Marvin attended Martin Community College and completed basic law enforcement training at Halifax Community College. He also has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Liberty University and an associate's degree in criminal justice from Nash Community College. 

Marvin works in the Edgecombe County Sheriff Office. He worked as a deputy, captain and interim chief, and detective. He previously worked in the factory industry.

Martin previously ran for Martin County Sheriff. 

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And under my leadership, you will never see more than two deputies sitting in a restaurant at one time unless they are in training. Our deputies will be in the community, not gathered in one spot. Their presence will be where it matters most: with the people.

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I will also work to update our SRO uniforms and patrol vehicles to make them more community friendly.

Our School Resource Officers are the first line of safety and support for our students, and the way they present themselves matters.

I want our young people to feel more welcomed, more comfortable, and more excited to interact with their deputies. Creating a friendly, approachable environment will help build trust, open communication, and stronger relationships between our youth and law enforcement.

🔹 Safety for Every Community

Every town, every road, every neighborhood deserves to feel safe. I will prioritize neighborhood patrols, faster emergency response, and stronger partnerships with citizens. Together, we’ll create safer streets and closer connections between officers and residents.

To strengthen safety and visibility, I will assign a dedicated deputy to each area of our county. You deserve to know the person who is protecting your community.

Within my first 90 days, I will establish a specialized SRT Special Response Team right here in Martin County.

Right now, when a dangerous situation happens, we often have to wait for outside agencies or neighboring counties to respond. That delay can cost precious minutes, and in emergencies, minutes matter. I believe in partnerships and strong networks, but I also believe that Martin County deserves the ability to protect itself without waiting to be rescued.

Plans to limit restaurant gatherings to two deputies at a time, except during training, to keep deputies in the community.

Plans to update school resource officer uniforms and patrol vehicles to make them more community-friendly.

Prioritizes neighborhood patrols, faster emergency response, and partnerships with residents.

Plans to assign a dedicated deputy to each area of Martin County.

Plans to establish a Martin County Special Response Team within the first 90 days to respond to dangerous situations.

- Plans to limit restaurant gatherings to two deputies at a time, except during training, to keep deputies in the community.
- Plans to update school resource officer uniforms and patrol vehicles to make them more community-friendly.
- Prioritizes neighborhood patrols, faster emergency response, and partnerships with residents.
- Plans to assign a dedicated deputy to each area of Martin County.
- Plans to establish a Martin County Special Response Team within the first 90 days to respond to dangerous situations.

Public Safety

We have many people in our community including our own family and friends who are fighting the battle of drug addiction. The truth is, if you don’t have insurance, most addiction treatment centers will not accept you. And because of that, people who want help often can’t get it. What happens next? They get arrested, sit in jail for a short time, and then go right back to the same struggle. It becomes a revolving door not because they’re bad people, but because they don’t have a pathway to recovery. As Sheriff, I will work to change that. I will seek out partnerships, programs, and grants that allow us to connect people with real treatment, real support, and real rehabilitation. Helping people break the cycle of addiction doesn’t just save lives it reduces crime, strengthens families, and makes our entire community safer.

Plans to seek partnerships, programs, and grants to connect people with addiction treatment, support, and rehabilitation.

- Plans to seek partnerships, programs, and grants to connect people with addiction treatment, support, and rehabilitation.

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🔹 Fairness & Accountability

I believe in equal justice for all not favoritism, not politics, and not power. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. As Sheriff, I’ll ensure our office stands on truth, transparency, and fairness because justice should never depend on who you are or where you live.

🔹 Investing in Our Youth

The future of Martin County depends on our young people. I believe prevention starts with opportunity through mentorship, education, and programs that give our youth something positive to believe in. If we reach them early, we can change lives before trouble ever begins.

🔹 Community-First Policing

Law enforcement is strongest when it works with the community, not just in it. I will focus on building real relationships through visibility, listening, and respect. When people trust the Sheriff’s Office, we all become safer.

Plans to operate the sheriff’s office with equal treatment, transparency, and fairness.

Supports youth-crime prevention through mentorship, education, and positive youth programs.

Plans to build community trust in law enforcement through visibility, listening, and respectful relationships.

- Plans to operate the sheriff’s office with equal treatment, transparency, and fairness.
- Supports youth-crime prevention through mentorship, education, and positive youth programs.
- Plans to build community trust in law enforcement through visibility, listening, and respectful relationships.

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- Prioritizes neighborhood patrols, faster emergency response, and partnerships with residents.
- Plans to assign a dedicated deputy to each area of Martin County.
- Plans to establish a Martin County Special Response Team within the first 90 days to respond to dangerous situations.

Marvin Hilliard is from Martin County, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Nash Community College and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Liberty University. He has spoken at many churches across Martin County.

Marvin is an administrative specialist and FARS analyst for the State of North Carolina. He previously worked as a deputy and detective for the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office. He also served as a criminal justice instructor for North Carolina law enforcement officers. Earlier in his career, he worked in the factory industry. He also became a volunteer fireman for the Town of Oak City and a substitute bus driver for Martin County Schools. 

Marvin previously served as a deputy sheriff with the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office. He is currently a police officer with the Scotland Neck Police Department.

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Prioritizes neighborhood patrols, faster emergency response, and stronger partnerships with citizens to ensure safety in every community.

Said, "Our School Resource Officers are the first line of safety and support for our students, and the way they present themselves matters. I want our young people to feel more welcomed, more comfortable, and more excited to interact with their deputies. Creating a friendly, approachable environment will help build trust, open communication, and stronger relationships between our youth and law enforcement. When students feel safe and connected, schools become stronger and our community becomes stronger."

Supports partnerships, programs, and grants to connect individuals struggling with drug addiction to treatment, support, and rehabilitation, aiming to reduce recidivism.

Marvin Hilliard is from Martin County, North Carolina. He has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Nash Community College and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Liberty University. He has spoken at many churches across Martin County, sharing his wisdom, faith, and message of service.

Marvin is an administrative specialist FARS analyst with the State of North Carolina. He previously worked as a detective and deputy sheriff with the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office. He also served as a criminal justice instructor for the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. Earlier in his career, he worked in the factory industry. He also became a volunteer fireman for the Town of Oak City and a substitute bus driver for Martin County Schools. 

Marvin previously served as a deputy sheriff with the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office.

Plans to prioritize neighborhood patrols, faster emergency response, and stronger partnerships with citizens.

Plans to implement a Senior Welfare Check Program to provide weekly visits or phone calls to seniors who sign up.

Believes the criminal justice system fails to provide adequate support for drug addiction, saying "They get arrested, sit in jail for a short time, and then go right back to the same struggle."

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- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

Responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing jails. 