Recruiting Sgt. Daniel Rusinyak is the driving force behind finding talented potential employees for the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon promoted Rusinyak to serve as the agency’s recruiter and internship coordinator in 2016. He leads the effort to find applicants ready for the exciting and rewarding career path at LCSD. In other words, he’s the first face you’ll likely see if you apply in person. His is the first voice you’ll hear when you get a phone call from the department to discuss which position might be right for you.
“Career paths within the department include positions such as detention deputies, patrol deputies, major crimes investigators, property crime detectives, code enforcement officers, school resource officers and judicial services deputies,” Rusinyak said. “The agency also offers a comprehensive range of benefits to employees.”
According to Rusinyak, the agency’s internship program bridges the gap between education and a full-time law enforcement position by providing valuable learning opportunities for college and high school students.
“As an intern, you will get hands-on experience while learning about different areas within the Sheriff’s Department,” Rusinyak said. “Areas where we’ve placed interns include major crimes, property crimes, community services, public information and special operations.”
Rusinyak often attends recruitment events, job fairs and career information sessions. They serve as a valuable platform for discussing job opportunities, career advancement and more.
“Professionalism, compassion, honesty and relationships are the four core values the agency’s built on,” Rusinyak said. “We’re a team of like-minded individuals who share the ideals of being the mentors and heroes of our community.”
Rusinyak is a combat veteran of the U.S Army. He also served in the U.S Navy. Rusinyak started his law enforcement career in the Midlands in 2005, serving as a patrol officer, field training officer and narcotics investigator before joining the Sheriff’s Department.
Rusinyak, a native of Port Jervis, New York, has three children.
Joining our team is about your career and commitment to serving our community with integrity and dedication. Interested in serving your community? We’d love to connect with you. Visit our website for more information about our open positions.