Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff (Class I

Position Overview

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our growing team in a thriving community. At SCSO, we are committed to our partners, the profession and the community. Position starts at $50,000. Deputy Sheriffs perform general law enforcement duties to protect life and property, enforce laws, and maintain public safety. This role offers a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment where no two days are the same, with opportunities to serve, lead, and grow through training, community engagement and innovation.

• Patrol assigned areas to enforce laws and prevent crime
• Respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls for service
• Investigate criminal activity, accidents, and complaints
• Make arrests, process prisoners and prepare detailed reports
• Issue citations and testify in court
• Serve legal documents and civil papers
• Provide public safety services (traffic control, escorts, special events)
• Transport individuals as required (jurors, detainees, patients)
• Maintain equipment, vehicles, and required documentation
• Participate in ongoing training and maintain firearms proficiency
• Assist other agencies and departments as needed
• Remain on‑call for emergency situations

• Legal U.S. citizen and resident of South Carolina
• At least twenty‑one (21) years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license
• No criminal history
• Satisfactory credit history (no bankruptcy)
• Good 10‑year driving record
• If prior military service, must have an honorable discharge

• Must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, extended hours and respond during emergencies or natural disasters
• Must successfully complete all pre‑employment screenings

• Associate’s or higher degree (preferred)
• Certified law enforcement officer

• Credit check
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological evaluation
• Drug screening
• Physical fitness assessment

• Associate’s Degree: +2.5 % above starting salary
• Bachelor’s Degree: +5 % above starting salary
• Master’s Degree: +5 % above starting salary

• Full medical, dental, and life insurance
• State Law Enforcement Retirement (eligible after 28 years of service)
• Optional 401(k) plan
• 80 hours of annual leave
• Two personal days
• Accrued sick leave
• Three days of bereavement leave
• Workers’ compensation coverage
• Holiday pay
• Occasional overtime opportunities
• Birthday leave
• Home buyers’ assistance program

Willing and able to work weekends, holidays, extended hours and be available during emergencies and natural disasters.

This position involves physically demanding and high‑risk work. Deputies must be able to stand, walk, run, lift, and respond quickly in emergency situations. The role requires the ability to operate law enforcement equipment, including firearms, and work in stressful and potentially dangerous environments.

Sumter County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable State and federal laws.