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1. What is the starting salary for an enforcement Deputy?

The starting salary for a new Deputy at the York County Sheriff’s Office is $45,000 per year.

Once hired, new recruits will receive paid training at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.  After successful completion of the police academy and the agency field training program, pay will increase 2.5%.

Other additional incentives for recruiting qualified officers, a certified police officer in the state of South Carolina and based on experience and education, the starting salary can range from $44,000 to $50,000 or more.

To learn more about salaries and the application process, contact Sgt. Bolin at 803-628-6153 or [email protected].

2. What is the starting salary for a Detention Officer?

Detention officer starting salary is now $42,500.

To learn more about salaries and the application process, contact Sgt. Hewitt at 803-818-6526 or [email protected].  

3. Where can I apply online?

Begin the hiring process by filling out the online application at the York County government website via this link - CLICK HERE.

4. I'm a certified officer. Do I need to attend the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy?

If you are already a Class 1 certified law enforcement officer in the state of South Carolina, you do not have to attend the SCCJA.  IF you are a certified officer from a different state, you may have to attend training for 1 or 2 weeks as the criminal justice academy.

5. What is the hiring process for the enforcement division?

1. Apply online.
2. Application is reviewed.
3. Approved applicants receive background packets.
4. Applicant must turn in packet.
5. Background packet reviewed.
6. Approved applicants invited to test.
7. Written testing, physical testing and interview.
8. Background investigation.
9. Background reviewed.
10. Conditional offer of employment.
11. Psychological and part II of background investigation.
12. Polygraph, drug screening, and fit for duty physical.
13. Extension to hire given with starting salary.
14. Candidate accepts offer of employment and set start date.

6. What is the hiring process for a Detention Officer?

1. Complete and submit York County government online application.
2. Once approved, will be invited to Pre-Employment Testing.
3. Complete Part I of York County Sheriff’s Office Personal History Statement (to be submitted at testing).
4. Entry-level testing (TABE, spelling, general law enforcement knowledge).
5. Evaluation of testing requirements and standards (review of scores, etc.).
6. Extensive background investigation.
7. Initial formal interview.
8. Possible follow-up interview.
9. Conditional Offer interview with member of the Command Staff.
10. Complete Part II of York County Sheriff’s Office Personal History Statement (completed at Conditional Offer interview).
11. Polygraph examination.
12. Complete medical examination (Not required for non-sworn personnel).
13. Complete drug screening.
14. 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

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1. Can I pull a report from your website?

No you cannot. We do have offices located in York, Clover, Rock Hill and Fort Mill for your convenience to pick up a copy of a report.

2. Why hasn’t a warrant been served?

There are a couple of different reasons why a warrant hasn’t been served yet. #1 - We haven’t received the warrant from the court. #2 - If we went out and tried the warrant, the suspect wasn’t home at the time or the suspect may have moved and left no forwarding address.

3. What do I need to do to get a scrap metal permit?

In order to be issued a scrap metal permit, you must come into the York County Sheriff Office District 3 Office located at 515 S. Cherry Rd. Rock Hill, SC. 

Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm. You will need to bring in your valid driver’s license or SC issued identification card.  

The District 3 office is located in the former Army reserve building between York County Natural Gas and the Rock Hill Magistrate's Office at 529 S. Cherry Rd.

 

4. When and where can I get finger printed?

If you are in need of your fingerprints taken for background checks, employment, children’s records, etc., the following times are when the YCSO Duty Officer can administer fingerprints: 

• First & Third Wednesdays of the month between 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only.

The cost is $5 for one card and $8 for two. Please bring the exact or correct amount. 

* We DO NOT fingerprint on Friday. * You must have proper identification before requesting fingerprints. * No ID means no prints *Fingerprints are only taken at the Moss Justice Center. Fingerprints cards cannot be taken at any YCSO district offices. 

CLICK HERE to make an appointment of fingerprinting.

5. How do I make sure I’m practice shooting safely on my property?

You have to shoot in a safe manner into an approved backstop. Be sure to only practice shoot during daylight hours as not to disturb your neighbors.

6. How can I find out when my court date is?

In order to figure out your court date, you will need to call the court in which you are to report to. If it is a general session’s case, you may contact York County Clerk of Court office at (803) 628-3036.

7. How do I find out if my license is suspended?

For driver’s license information, you will need to contact South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. (803) 896-5000

8. Where do I go to get a marriage license?

Marriage license are issued by York County Probate Court. They are located at 2 S. Congress Street in York SC.

9. Where do I get a copy of an accident report?

Accident reports are handled by The South Carolina Highway Patrol. They have an office located at 454 S. Anderson Rd, Suite 400, Rock Hill SC.

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1. Who is the York County Sheriff's Public Information Officer?

Deputy Trent Faris is the Public Information Officer for the York County Sheriff's Office. 

In Deputy Faris' absence, Community Relations Liaison Cpl. Johnathan Gilbert is the Assistant PIO.

2. How do I find a report?

Official incident reports can be obtained at the Moss Justice Center located at 1675 York Hwy., York, SC 29745.

Additionally journalists can email a report request to the YCSO Public Information Officer, Deputy Trent Faris.

3. Can I pull a report from your website?

No. We do have offices located in York, Clover, Rock Hill and Fort Mill for your convenience to pick up a copy of a report. It is best to know the report number before asking the district office clerks for a report.

Additionally journalists can email a report request to the YCSO Public Information Officer, Deputy Trent Faris.

4. If I cannot get in touch with the PIO what should I do?

1. DO NOT call Public Safety Communications, aka. Dispatch seeking information pertaining to law enforcement matters. You are tying up a phone line for someone calling in with a legitimate emergency. 

2. The PIO is available via phone, text or email. Please be patient when seeking information from the PIO. 

3. Cpl. Johnathan Gilbert is the Assistant PIO when PIO Trent Faris is out of the office or on vacation you can contact him at [email protected] 

5. How do I get an arrest warrant?

After the arrest warrant has been served to the suspect, the arrest warrant is made available. Simply contact the PIO and they will attempt to get a copy of the arrest warrant from the Detective or Deputy over the case. Additionally if an arrest warrant has been served copies can be obtained at the York County Clerk of Court Office at the Moss Justice Center. 

6. How do I find out which agency arrested someone?

We have a new feature on the sheriff's office website under inmate search. In the far right column next to the charge description will have the arresting agency's name.

7. How do I submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request?

The Sheriff's Office Staff Attorney, Heather Mouzon, accepts FOIA requests.

Read the FOIA Information Sheet

Fill out the FOIA Request Form.

FOIA submissions can also be sent via email to [email protected]  

In accordance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), S.C. Code Ann. §§ 30-4-10 to 30-4-165, any person has the right to inspect and copy public records.  Requests for public records made pursuant to the FOIA should be directed to: 

York County Sheriff’s Office

Attention:  General Counsel

1675-2A York Highway

York, South Carolina 29745

In order to offset the costs incurred by the York County Sheriff’s Office for searching, retrieving, and redacting public records, the following fee schedule applies:

• 14-day reports furnished  $1.00 for first copy, $.25 for each additional copy under § 30-4-30(D)(2)   (in-person requests only)
• Copies                                                 $.25 per copy
• Data Discs                                           $10.00 per disc
• Search/Redaction Time                       minimum of $14.70 per hour (you will be charged for the hourly rate of the lowest paid employee who has the skill and training necessary to respond to the request)

A deposit of 25% of the estimated costs for searching, retrieving, redacting and reproducing records may be required prior to the York County Sheriff’s Office undertaking the search.  The full balance must be paid at the time of production of the records.

Inspecting, copying, and production of public records are subject to all applicable exemptions and exclusions provided by the FOIA or other state and federal laws.  If public records are available for electronic transmission by the York County Sheriff’s Office, per page copying charges do not apply; however, you will still be charged for staff time spent searching for, retrieving, and redacting the records.  The York County Sheriff’s Office is not required to create an electronic version of a public record where one does not exist.

Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 30-2-50, obtaining or using public records for commercial solicitation directed to any person in the State of South Carolina is prohibited and is punishable by a fine of up to $500 and imprisonment up to one year, or both.

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1. Where can I go to see if an individual is incarcerated at your facility?

You can view Prison and York County Detention Center inmates HERE.

2. What are the visiting hours at the York County Prison?

With COVID-19 numbers increasing sharply within the state of South Carolina and York County, in-facility inmate visitation has been temporarily suspended at the York County Detention Center and York County Prison.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 inmates must wear masks at all times in the detention facility. All inmates will have COVID tests each week as well as frequent temperature checks. 

The York County Detention Center is committed to the safety and well-being of all inmates and staff, as well as operating a facility that is secure, accountable, fair, and effective.

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Visitation for inmates vary depending on their status. The following are our current visitation hours. You can call the Prison at 803-818-5789 to confirm which day an inmate will have visitation. 

• Monday 6:15 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. (Male state inmates, male Family Court inmates, and male county inmates serving more than 90 days) 
• Tuesday, 6:15 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. (Male county inmates serving less than 90 days) 
• Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. (Male work release inmates) 
• Thursday, 6:15 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. (All female inmates)

3. How do I put money on an inmate's commissary account?

You can visit our facility and use the kiosk machine in the front lobby to add funds. The kiosk machine accepts cash and credit cards. You may also add funds online at McDaniel Supply Company.

4. How would I mail an inmate housed at the York County Prison?

Mail items should be addressed as follows:

Attn: (Name of Inmate) 

York County Prison 

778 Justice Boulevard

York, South Carolina, 29745

5. Who may visit inmates at the Prison?

Visitors must be listed on the inmates approved visitor list. The visitor must present a picture identification prior to being allowed in the visitation area.

6. What does Zero Tolerance Mean?

Zero Tolerance is the term that means that no sexual act, contact or harassment will be tolerated between any inmate with another inmate and/or facility staff as stated in South Carolina Code of Laws 44-23-1150.