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Employment
Application
Frequently Asked Questions
Overview of
Richland County Benefits
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Whether you're looking for a
career in Forensic Science, Undercover Narcotics, or Community Policing,
we offer a diverse choice of specialized professions designed to provide
our citizens with the finest service and protection available.
The Richland
County Sheriff's Department currently employs over 550 uniformed
officers, making it one of the largest departments in the state. We offer
deputies a wide choice of career opportunities, the finest training, and
tremendous potential for advancement. A few of the distinct branches of
the Richland County Sheriff's Department are Narcotics,
Investigations,
Forensics, Boat Patrol, Dive Team, Special Operations Response Team,
Bomb
Squad, K-9 Unit, Crime Prevention,
Training Instructors, School Resource
Officers, Community
Police Officers, Victims Assistance Officers,
Public
Information, and Judicial Service Officers.
Requirements:
To become a Deputy Sheriff, Judicial Service
Officer, or Court Security Officer with Richland County, you must
meet the following qualifications:
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For Deputy Sheriff positions,
candidate must have a four year degree from an accredited college or
university, or Associate Degree and two years of previous law enforcement
or military experience, or be a currently certified law enforcement
officer.
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For Judicial Service Officers and Court Security Officer
candidates - must have High School Diploma.
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Minimum of 21 years of age.
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No criminal history.
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Valid South Carolina driver's license with limited
violations.
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Drug-free background.
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Satisfactory background, including financial stability.
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Pass a polygraph examination, psychological exam, drug
testing, physical fitness test and staff interviews.
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Meet physical fitness standards. Including a
pre-employment PT Test.
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Successfully complete training at the Criminal Justice
Academy.
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Quick Links:
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Persons
Online Incident Reporting
Incident Report Request
Telephone Reporting System
Community Satisfaction Survey
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Homeland Security
SC
Sex Offender Registry
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