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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