Deputy Sheriff (Temporary) 3/31/26

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office invites eligible retired law enforcement professionals to join our team as Deputy Sheriffs on a temporary basis. This opportunity focuses on court security at the Judicial Center, Charleston, SC, while engaging with the public and preparing detailed reports.

Successful applicants must complete POST testing, pass background checks, and obtain firearms and taser certifications within the first year.

Qualifications

• Retired sworn law enforcement officer (Class 1 or 3)
• Citizen of the United States
• Current SC driver’s license or ability to obtain
• Honorably discharged from the military
• No pending felony convictions
• No THC or Marijuana use within 365 days
• No student loans in default status

Responsibilities

• Maintain a prominent presence at the Judicial Center in Charleston, SC and provide court security.
• Engage with the public and craft detailed reports.
• Address callouts and serve as an official within the Court system.

Skills

Citizen

Retired officer

SC driver

Military discharge

No felonies

No drugs

No defaulted loans

Job description

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is actively inviting eligible and qualified retired law enforcement professionals to join our dynamic team as Deputy Sheriffs on a temporary basis. This opportunity allows individuals with commendable service history, adherence to the highest ethical standards, and commitment to public safety to contribute meaningfully to our mission of upholding justice within the County.

The successful applicant will have the chance to maintain a prominent presence at the Judicial Center, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, ensuring court security across various judicial settings, engaging with the public, crafting detailed reports, addressing callouts, and serving as an official within the Court system.

With an average workweek of 30-35 hours, typically between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00pm, this role offers flexibility while providing a significant impact on the community's safety and well-being. This position requires successfully passing the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy's 10-day Limited Duty Training Program and obtaining firearms and taser certifications within the first year of employment.

HIRING HOURLY: $26.19

NOTE: THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION AND THERE ARE NO BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TEMPORARY POSITION.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Minimum Qualifications: A qualified applicant must:

• be a Citizen of the United States
• retired sworn law enforcement officer (Class 1 or 3)
• possess a current valid SC driver’s license, or the ability to obtain a SC driver’s license
• Honorably discharged from the military (if applicable).
• Have no pending cases or criminal felony convictions (misdemeanors may require expungement).
• No THC or Marijuana use within 365 days; some drugs are automatic disqualifiers.
• No student loans in defaultstatus.

Our Application Process:

Applicants meeting these minimum criteria must submit to, and successfully complete, all phases of the hiring process to be considered for employment.

The process includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Police Officer Selection Test (POST)
• Background investigation including a credit check
• In-person panel interview
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological examination/evaluation
• Two-Part pre-employment physical examination