What Lexington County Sheriff pays
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$63,122
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Lexington County Sheriff
Deputy (Court Services/Civil Process/Warrants)
Lexington County, SCContinuous$51,294startingDeputy (Patrol)
Lexington County, SCContinuous$51,294startingDeputy (Detention)
Lexington County, SCContinuous$51,294startingSchool Resource Officer
Lexington County, SCContinuous$54,871starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsCertified law enforcement from another state
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Schedule6pm to 6am, and the days worked will rotate
- Lateral experience required2 years
How Lexington County Sheriff compares nearby
All 39 Columbia Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Lexington County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington County Sheriff | Hiring | $51,294 | — | None | |
| Cayce PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Chapin PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Irmo PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lexington PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Pelion PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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