Hampton County Sheriff’s Office Application for Employment

Hampton County Sheriff’s Office

411 Cemetery Road

Varnville, SC 29924

Office: (803) 914-2200 

RETURN TO: 

Email to: sheriffjobs@hamptoncountysc.org

 

We appreciate your interest in employment with the Hampton County Sheriff's Office. All applicants must complete a Hampton County Sheriff's Office application. Please complete the application accurately and completely. The selection process generally takes a minimum of four weeks. Questions may be directed to our Administrative Division: (803) 914-2200.

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, 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@hamptoncountysc.org

• All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for employment. Additional requirements for the positions of Deputy Sheriff 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 21 years old

Must be a South Carolina Resident

Must live within 30 miles of Hampton County

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.

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

Uniform Patrol Deputy: 12-hour shift:

Administrative: 40-hour work week Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

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.

HCSO 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 are available. Employee Only Employee and Children Employee and Spouse Employee and Family

HCSO provides life insurance 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.

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.)

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

List three references with current contact information, who are not relatives or former employers:

Hampton 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, Hampton 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 Hampton 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 Hampton 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 Hampton 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 Hampton County Sheriff’s Office true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize Hampton County Sheriff’s Office to contact references provided for employment reference checks and to conduct background checks as needed for employment. I hereby release Hampton 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.

 

As a candidate for hire with the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office, I have been asked to furnish information to review 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 that may be pertinent to my employment qualifications.

The release in any manner of 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.