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Detention Deputy - Lexington County Sheriff's Department

06/19/2025

Organization: Lexington County Sheriff's Department

Date Posted:  6/13/2025

Date Needed: 6/23/2025

Primary Category:       Law Enforcement

Salary: $48,342.00 yearly

Type of Position:          Full-Time

Education Requirement:        High School / GED

Description & Details

Lexington County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, retirement, holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, flexible spending accounts, wellness incentive health reimbursement account, deferred compensation, and more.

To learn more details, visit our website's benefits page.

Salary for already certified Detention and Law Enforcement Deputy applicants

 

Starting Salary: $50,288 - $51,249

Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working less than three years. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly.

Three Years of Service Salary: $51,741

Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working three years. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly.

Six Years of Service Salary: $53,194

Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working six years. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly.

Salary for uncertified Detention and Law Enforcement Deputy applicants

Starting Salary: $48,342

Applies to the brand-new detention or law enforcement applicant. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly.

Applicants may be eligible for additional incentives, depending on education and Spanish fluency.  Call our HR Division office at 803-785-2407 to learn more.

 

How to Apply / Contact

Deputy (Patrol) | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)