Deputy

Deputy

Salary

$52,502.78 - $56,065.34 Annually

Location

Live Oak Complex, 223 North Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01717

Department

Sheriff

Opening Date

01/29/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary and Essential Functions

This position typically provides security and safety within the County; under close supervision, performs general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances in accordance with Sheriffs Office/County policies and state/federal statutes and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Patrols assigned district and aids the public.
• Enforce traffic regulations for motor vehicles and pedestrians.
• Researches laws, regulations, policies and decisions to prepare for hearings.
• Directs and controls traffic flow. Investigates and writes crime reports.
• Prevents the commission of unlawful acts; apprehends criminals; serves warrants, subpoenas and other writs.
• Accompanies prisoners to court and maintains custody of such prisoners.
• Testify in court proceedings. May transport prisoners to other facilities, etc.
• Physically controls violent suspects/offenders.
• Engage in foot and/or vehicle pursuit to apprehend suspects.
• Inspect doors and windows in business districts to ensure that no suspicious conditions exist.
• Performs routine service duties, protection of persons and/or property, assisting stranded motorists, providing funeral escorts etc.
• Administer first-aid in emergency situations.
• Maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms and ensures that weapons are in a functional and presentable condition.
• Assists with funeral escorts and security for special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• One (1) year of related experience;

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• S.C. Criminal Justice Academy LE-1 certification;
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license for South Carolina with safe driving record;
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• This position is considered emergency essential and will be required to report to work during any declared emergency situation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of using personal computers.
• Ability to maintain required level of proficiency in the use of firearms.
• Ability to act quickly and efficiently in an emergency situation.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use hands to utilize monitoring Security Equipment.
• Ability to observe the conduct and behavior or each individual entering the courthouse.
• Ability to restrain prisoners and run in order to apprehend a person.

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to sit and stand; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, finger, grasp objects such as weapons, handcuffs, etc.; reach, pull and push with hands and arms; balance, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel and bend; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds and move one hundred fifty (150) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions

The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. Twelve (12) hour work schedule on assigned shift. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:

• Health, Life, and Dental Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Personal Leave
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program

01

Do you have a valid High School diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid LE-1 certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you defaulted (missed payments) for six (6) months or more on any student loans?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever illegally used controlled substances in your lifetime?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

07

If "Yes", please provide specific details including name of drug(s), dates taken, how obtained, and circumstances. Otherwise, please state "NONE".

08

Have you been convicted of a DUI in the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you been convicted of DUS in the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you currently under criminal indictment/criminal charges?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have any debt that is delinquent or is in collections?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have any civil judgments or pending civil judgments against you?

• Yes
• No

13

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Required Question

Employer BERKELEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Address 1003 HIGHWAY 52

MONCKS CORNER, South Carolina, 29461

Phone 843-719-4163

Website http://www.berkeleycountysc.gov