Deputy(Certified) *Salary Information Below

Dorchester County Sheriff's Office; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee Referral Incentive Program

Overtime pay

Job summary

The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office is seeking a certified deputy to join our team in South Carolina. The role carries a competitive hiring range and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates who are hired with certification.

Overtime is paid for hours beyond the standard schedule, with step increases tied to experience as a Certified Deputy. The position emphasizes enforcing local, state, and federal laws, responding to calls, and conducting investigations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with required law enforcement coursework.
• Valid SC driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
• Basic Law Enforcement certification.
• Must meet SC statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and ensure public safety under policies and standards.
• Patrol duties; respond to calls; enforce traffic laws and incidents.
• Serve warrants; process papers; assist in investigations and court cases.
• Prepare reports; maintain equipment; participate in community relations.
• Remain on call 24/7; participate in trainings and firearms proficiency.

Skills

General police work

Patrol and respond

Criminal investigations

Community relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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) 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.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job 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.

This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Enforces all local, federal and state laws relating to public safety and welfare; performs all duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and standards of safety.
• Performs general law enforcement duties including but not limited to: patrolling assigned areas of the County; checking on property; responding to public calls for assistance; enforcing traffic laws; responding to traffic incidents; maintaining order and public safety; and apprehending/arresting suspected law violators and criminal suspects.
• Serves warrants and civil process papers; creates and completes Affidavits of Service for various courts.
• Participates in criminal investigations, including such duties as collecting evidence, processing crime scenes, interviewing victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects, conducting surveillance/undercover/raid operations, etc.
• Assists in preparing cases for prosecution; provides court testimony as necessary.
• Performs routine service duties including, but not limited to, providing escort service for the protection of people and/or property, writing tickets, assisting stranded motorists, providing funeral escorts, directing traffic, providing security and crowd control at special events, etc.
• Serves Order of Detentions; apprehends, detains and transports mentally unstable individuals to mental health facilities and hospitals; and transports mental health patients and criminal suspects to various locations as directed.
• Repossesses vehicles and real property, including homes/residences.
• Conduct welfare checks on citizens.
• May provide court security.
• May perform specialized police duties as assigned, including K-9 investigations, narcotics investigations, marine patrol, etc.
• May patrol school, give class instruction to students, mentor students, assist principals with problems, make sure campus is secure, and ensure that students and staff are safe.
• Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Participates in neighborhood and community relations programs; attends neighborhood meetings and community events to enhance police/community relationships and to address safety and quality of life issues.
• Receives and responds to citizens’ inquiries, concerns and complaints concerning law enforcement activities.
• Attends periodic training sessions and attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current law enforcement and investigative trends, technology and legislation; maintains required physical fitness and required level of proficiency in the use of firearms.
• Remains on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
• Performs general clerical work as required including, but not limited to, completing and processing administrative and police forms, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED supplemented by the completion of required law enforcement coursework.

Special Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• 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.