Deputy Sheriff

Job Description

The Deputy Sheriff enforces local and state laws and county ordinances relating to public safety and welfare. Patrols assigned areas; apprehends and arrests violators. Performs a variety of public service safety and security functions.

• Responds to emergency or high‑risk situations. Performs general law enforcement duties, including patrolling areas of the County, checking property for security, apprehending and arresting suspects, questioning suspects, assisting victims, processing prisoners, maintaining public safety, etc.
• Receives and investigates citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Handles preliminary investigations relating to all crimes; secures crime scenes and assists investigators.
• Provides assistance to co‑workers in completing investigations and preparing for court cases. Testifies and presents evidence in court as necessary.
• Completes all required reports with accuracy; submits reports to appropriate authority.
• Remains abreast of all federal and state laws and ordinances of Florence County.
• Attends required periodic training sessions and seminars; participates in required physical fitness activities. Maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms and evasive action/driving skills.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits a variety of documents including periodic reports, traffic tickets, arrest warrants, booking reports, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals including the department supervisors, attorneys, court personnel, victims, witnesses, FBI, SLED, other state and federal agencies, property/business owners, etc.
• Operates and maintains a police vehicle, radio, walkie‑talkie, firearms, restraining devices, tape recorder, fingerprint kit, and various other police‑issued equipment.
• Works on an on‑call, twenty‑four hour‑a‑day basis.

• May assist with officer training programs.
• Assists officers in other divisions with cases and assignments.
• Provides public service for special events; directs traffic and pedestrians at school crossings.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

• Requires a high school diploma, completion of required training and education at the S. C. Criminal Justice Academy and certification in basic law enforcement; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and certification in first aid and CPR.
• Works under stressful, high‑risk conditions.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 50 lb. objects regularly.
• Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities