Employment Opportunities

There are many employment opportunities throughout the York County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) in either a sworn or civilian capacity in both the Enforcement Division and the Detention Division.  While the selection process is different for sworn and civilian positions, many of the minimum standards for each type of position are the same.
 
The YCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Any employment decisions made regarding employment with the YCSO will be made without discrimination, disregarding a person’s race, sex, religion, color, political affiliation, national origin, age or physical disability or sexual orientation.
 

Minimum Standards 


  • Possess a high school diploma or GED (college degree preferred).
  • Must be at least 21 years of age (18 years of age for non-sworn).
  • Detention Officer applicants must be at least 19 years of age.
  • Possess a valid South Carolina driver's license.
  • Have not committed or been convicted of any felony or serious misdemeanor (Some exceptions for non-sworn personnel is possible).
  • Have not been convicted of driving under the influence the past 10 years.
  • Be in good physical health.
  • Be a citizen of the United States 
  • Enforcement applicants must reside in the state of South Carolina.
  • Have an honorable military discharge, if applicable.

Hiring Time Frame

The York County Sheriff's Office has an extensive employment process as listed above. Given the fact that we take great pride in seeking out the best candidates to fill our positions. Backgrounds will take an average of two to four month from the start of the investigation. If not selected for employment, your application will remain on file for up to one year. After that year has expired, you will need to reapply

​online application

Enforcement Division

Selection Process

  • Complete and submit York County government online application
  • Once approved, complete Sheriff's Office personal history statement (received via email)
  • Ergometrics video-based testing.
  • Job-related physical ability test (not required for non-sworn personnel)
  • Evaluation of testing requirements and standards (review of scores, etc.)
  • Initial structured interview
  • Extensive background investigation
  • Possible follow-up interview
  • Possible conditional offer briefing with the Sheriff
  • Complete part II of York County Sheriff's Office personal history statement
  • Polygraph examination
  • Psychological examination (not required for non-sworn personnel)
  • Complete drug screening
  • Complete medical examination (not required for non-sworn personnel)
  • Final interview with Sheriff and 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 Deputy and not certified as a 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 deputy candidates are paid their normal salary while attending. Out of state certified candidates may only be required to attend a six week special basic academy.

Questions

Direct any further questions to the Office of Professional Standards - Email

  • Sgt. Anthony Bolin
Office of Professional Standards
Moss Justice Center
1675-2A York Highway
York, SC 29745-7430

Detention Division



Selection Process

  • Complete and submit York County government online application
  • Once approved, will be invited to Pre-Employment Testing
  • Complete Part I of York County Sheriff’s Office Personal History Statement (received via email)
  • Ergometrics video-based testing
  • 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

OPS Supervisor

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.