1) ****Entry level eligible for a $5000 signon bonus. Eligibility starts when hired as a certified deputy with the County.
2) Sheriff Deputy Certified -
Hiring Range - $55,940.18 - $58,177.79
Step I – $57,058.98 - 2% base increase with a minimum of 6 months experience as a Certified Deputy.
Step II – $58,177.17 - 4% base increase with a minimum of 12 months experience as a Certified Deputy.
3) ****SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
4) ****This position has been designated as "hard to fill" and is eligible for the Employee Referral Incentive Program.
Deputies are paid overtime compensation for all hours actually worked over 86 hours in a 14-day work. Built in overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 86 hours in a 14 day pay cycle. Additional overtime opportunities for shift coverage may be available per departmental policy. These opportunities would provide pay in excess of the base annual wage.
More than one position can be filled from this announcement. Current and future vacancies can also be filled from this announcement.
The purpose of the class is to enforce all local, federal and state laws relating to public safety and welfare; to perform general police work, responding to calls for service; and to perform related work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED supplemented by the completion of required law enforcement coursework.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Must possess Basic Law Enforcement certification.
Must meet other requirements as set forth in applicable South Carolina statutes and regulations.
May require additional professional or technical certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Sheriff.
Please mail the following along with this completed waiver form.
http://www.dorchestercounty.net/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=6414
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
c/o Michael McKee
212 Deming Way, Box #9
Summerville, SC 29483
Please include copies of your:
- High School Diploma/ GED or Transcript and/or College Degree
- Copy of DD214 if you have served in the Military
- Copy of Current Driver's License
If you have an out of state license, you must obtain a valid SC Driver's License prior to attending the SC Law Enforcement Academy.
- For SC: Certified copy of 10 Year Driving Record
If you have been licensed to drive out of state within the last five (5) years a certified driving record is required from that state.
Recent credit history (Contact Equifax 1-800-685-1111 or Trans Union 1-800-362-7255)
- Waiver and Acknowledgment, signed and notarized
Once contacted for employment you must successfully complete the following:
1. Oral interview board
2. Standardized comprehension test (Nelson-Denny)
3. Polygraph examination
4. Physical agility test (Reserve Deputy, Deputy Sheriff and Detention Officer)
5. Background Check
6. Final Interview – prior to employment offer
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