Detention Employment Opportunities

Detention Division

 

Selection Process

  • Complete and submit York County government online application
  • You will receive a personal history statement.
  • Once approved, will be invited to Pre-Employment Testing
  • Complete Part I of York County Sheriff’s Office Personal History Statement (to be submitted at testing)
  • Entry-level testing (R.E.A.C.T. video based test, spelling, general law enforcement knowledge)
  • Evaluation of testing requirements and standards (review of scores, etc.)
  • Extensive background investigation
  • Initial formal interview
  • Possible follow-up interview
  • Conditional Offer interview with member of the Command Staff
  • Complete Part II of York County Sheriff’s Office Personal History Statement (completed at Conditional Offer interview)
  • Polygraph examination
  • Complete medical examination (Not required for non-sworn personnel)
  • Complete drug screening
  • Extension to hire 

You must provide a copy of your:

  • DD-214 (if applicable)
  • Driver's License
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
  • Recent Photograph at the Time of Application
  • Social Security Card
If a candidate is selected as a sworn Detention Officer and not certified as a Class II law enforcement officer in South Carolina, the candidate will be required to attend the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia, South Carolina for basic training. Successful completion is mandatory and detention officer candidates are paid their normal salary while attending.
Questions

Office of Professional Standards - Detention
Moss Justice Center
1675-3A York Highway
York, SC 29745-7430

If you wish to find out more about a career at the York County Detention Center, please email Detention Center Careers.