Aiken County Sheriff’s Office 420 Hampton Ave NE Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-1768

We appreciate your interest in employment with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office. All applicants must complete an Aiken County Sheriff's Office application. Please complete the application accurately and completely, especially information concerning past employers and references (giving FULL addresses, telephone numbers, etc The selection process generally takes a minimum of eight weeks. Questions may be directed to our Administrative Division: (803) 642-1768 or Road Division: (803) 642-1754 or Detention Center Division: (803) 643-1935.

The Sheriff’s Office accepts applications on a continual basis. Completed applications may be turned in at the front desk of the Sheriff's Office or Detention Center, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or completed applications may also be emailed to the Sheriff's Office at the following address: sheriffjobs@aikencountysc.gov

• All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for employment. Additional requirements for the positions of Deputy and Detention Officer are outlined below:
• Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma – GED
• Must have a clear criminal history
• Must be a United States citizen
• Driving record must not show disregard for the law
• Credit history must show sound financial management, with the ability to keep accounts paid up-to-date
• Results of all pre-employment tests and interviews must meet standards
• Past employment record must be satisfactory
• Must pass a Drug Test
• Must pass a Polygraph Exam
• Must pass a Psychological Fitness Assessment (Deputy position’s only)
• Medical examination results must show that you are capable of performing all of the essential functions of the job for which you are applying, with reasonable accommodation

Must be at least 18 years old Must be a South Carolina Resident Must live within 20 miles of Aiken County

Must be at least 18 years old Possess a valid driver’s license

Must be at least 18 years old Possess a valid driver’s license

Possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license

The following documents are required in order for your application to be processed:

• Copy of birth certificate
• Copy of social security card
• Copy of high school diploma or general equivalency diploma – GED
• Copy of valid South Carolina driver’s license
• Provide a copy of your driving record from every state (other than South Carolina) you have been licensed to drive in within the past 10 years
• If military veteran, provide copy of DD-214
• Copies of other documents which may be applicable to employment to include certifications, training documents, diplomas, etc.

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office 420 Hampton Ave NE Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-1768

The Sheriff can adjust the above starting salaries for individuals with higher qualifications (certified officers and college degree

Uniform Patrol Deputy: 12 hour shift: (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m 14 day rotation Detention Officer: 12 hour shift: (7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m; 28 day rotation Dispatcher: 12 hour shift: (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m; 14 day rotation Administrative: 40 hour work week Monday - Friday

Five years or less: 10 days per year Six to nine years: 12 days per year 10-14 years: 15 days per year 15 years or more: 20 days per year

12 days per year, not to exceed 90 days or 720 hours; and not to exceed 756 hours for 171-shift cycle Officers.

ACSO provides medical and dental insurance to employees through a county-funded employee health care plan. Basic coverage is provided at a minimal cost to employees. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions. Standard plan listed below, other plans available. Employee Only Employee and Children Employee and Spouse Employee and Family

ACSO provides life insurance for employees. Basic coverage is provided at no cost. Additional coverage for employees or dependents is available and can be paid for through payroll deduction.

Full-time employees participate in the South Carolina Retirement System or the South Carolina Police Officer's Retirement System.

The Sheriff's Office operates under and is subject to the Workers' Compensation Act of South Carolina.

Employees eligible for overtime are paid at a rate of one and one-half (1 ½) times their regular rate of pay for time worked. Overtime is calculated for any hours worked over 86 in a two week pay period for non-exempt, sworn personnel and any hours worked over 80 in a two week pay period for non-exempt, non-sworn personnel. Overtime may be calculated as compensatory time due to budget restraints.

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office 420 Hampton Ave NE Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-1768

RETURN TO: Aiken County Sheriff's Office - 420 Hampton Ave., NE Aiken, SC or Email to sheriffjobs@aikencountysc.gov

No If no, list documents which demonstrate your right to work in the U.S.:

Notice: Failure to disclose all requested criminal record information on your application will result in refusal of employment

or discharge if you have already been employed. The nature of any criminal record will be considered in relation to any jobs for which you are applying and will not necessarily keep you from being hired.

EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List present or last employer first. (To document additional employment, please record on plain paper and attach to employment application. Attach resume if desired.)

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office 420 Hampton Ave NE Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-1768

If yes, when and where did you complete your GED?

List three references who are not relatives or former employers:

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office 420 Hampton Ave NE Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-1768

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, gender except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or handicap. Further, Aiken County Sheriff’s offers equal opportunity to veterans of any status, including veterans of the Vietnam Era.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for Aiken County Sheriff’s Office to hire me. If hired, I will fully adhere to the policies, rules and regulations of employment. Further, I understand that either Aiken County or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to Aiken County Sheriff’s Office true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize Aiken County Sheriff’s Office to contact references provided for employment reference checks and to conduct background checks as needed for employment. I hereby release Aiken County Sheriff’s Office from any/all liability of whatever kind and nature, which, at any time, could result from obtaining and having an employment decision based on such information.

If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

I understand that successfully passing a physical examination and a drug test is required for employment.

THIS APPLICATION IS ONLY VALID FOR 60 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE SIGNED.

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office 420 Hampton Ave NE Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-1768

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office 420 Hampton Ave NE Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-1768

As an employee of Aiken County Sheriff’s Office or an applicant for a position with Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, I have been asked to furnish information for use in reviewing my background and qualifications. In this connection, I hereby authorize the investigation of my past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information, which may be pertinent to my employment qualifications.

The release in any manner of any and all information by you is authorized whether such information is of record or not, and I do hereby release all persons, firms, agencies or companies, whomsoever, from any damages resulting from furnishing such information.