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 (to be submitted at testing)
Entry-level testing (TABE, 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 selected for employment:
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.