BEAUFORT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
RECRUITMENT CENTER
Employment Opportunities at the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
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Recruitment and Staffing Coordinator
Staff Sergeant Patrick N. Rowell
843-255-3433
[email protected]
FAQs
Sworn personnel will be required to take a polygraph test. Due to the sensitive nature of law enforcement, a thorough background check is conducted by Sheriff’s Office investigators and applicants must undergo a polygraph test.
In addition to being at least 21 years old and a resident of Beaufort County upon start date, patrol deputies must be able to pass the following: Intensive background investigation, written standards testing, medical physical examination, polygraph testing, psychological testing, weapon familiarization course of fire, and an interview board.
The hiring process includes an in-depth background investigation and testing. The process is normally completed within 60 to 90 days from the date a complete application packet is received. The process length may vary depending on the circumstances of each applicant.
The benefits packages range for the different positions at the Sheriff’s Office. Patrol deputies can expect:
- Health and dental insurance,
- 401K and 457 Plans,
- Progressive Salary Plan,
- 13 paid holidays and 15 annual leave days,
- Sick leave
- South Carolina Police Officer’s retirement, etc.
Candidates for employment must maintain a clean criminal record: No Felony, serious misdemeanor, or convictions of any crime of moral turpitude.
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Reserve Deputy Program
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office’s Reserve Deputy Program offers citizens an avenue to serve the community while gaining experience in law enforcement.
JOB OPENINGS
Patrol
Deputy
The patrol deputy prevents, detects and investigates crime, as well as serves civil processes and enforces court orders issued by Beaufort County’s courts.
Emergency Services Dispatcher
Dispatchers field calls through 9-1-1 and our non-emergency dispatch line, gathering information about incidents in Beaufort County.
Sheriff's Technician
The primary duty of a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Technician is to perform clerical duties involving the receiving, entering, maintaining, researching, retrieving, and distribution of all types of records, orders, documents, evidence, and other data pertaining to the enforcement of the local laws of Beaufort County, both criminal and civil.
Staff Attorney
The Staff Attorney will be responsible for prosecuting all Magistrate level offenses; negotiating cases and plea agreements; conducting bench and jury trials; presenting motions, pleadings, and arguments in court; and interviewing witnesses, police officers, victims, and others.
Traffic Management Center Technician (TMC Tech)
Under limited supervision, the Traffic Management Center Technician (TMC Tech) is responsible for operating the Traffic Management Center and performing job task in the field related to the maintenance of camera, highway advisory radio and beacon sites.
