New Salary Information

Effective July 1, 2023, The Lexington County Council voted for all positions at Join LCSD to receive a pay increase of 7%. This pay increase allows our establishment to attract, retain and develop talented people here at the Sheriff’s Department who work so hard on behalf of our community.

Lee Barrett

Detention and Law Enforcement Deputies – already certified applicants

Starting Salary: $48,811 - $49,751
Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working less than two years. Salary reflects working our
standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly.

Three Years of Service Salary: $50,220
Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer plus three years of experience. Salary reflects working our
standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly.

Six Years of Service Salary: $51,629
Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer plus six years of experience. Salary reflects working our
standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly.

Detention and Law Enforcement Deputies – uncertified applicants

Starting Salary: $46,933
Applies to the brand-new detention or law enforcement applicant. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly.

Applicants might be eligible for additional incentives, depending on education and Spanish fluency. Call our HR Division office at 803-785-2407 to learn more.

Lieutenant Paula Hare

A LOOK INTO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

deputy serves sno cone to young girl

AFTER SCHOOL TREAT

A group of LCSD deputies stopped by a local apartment complex to serve the community up with some tasty treats and build new relationships. It made for a great after school surprise for the youngest members!

deputy and daughter fishing

FISHING, FAMILY, AND FOOD

A number of local businesses and churches teamed up to give deputies and their families a chance to enjoy the great outdoors and learn more about fishing…all while enjoying some delicious food.

sheriff and deputies pose for picture after torch run

RUNNING FOR A CAUSE

Sheriff Koon and other LCSD deputies joined together to run in support of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and to help spread the message of acceptance and inclusion.

volunteers serve meal to deputy

MEALS FOR HEROES

Volunteers from the First Baptist of Lexington rallied together to cook some home-cooked meals to show their support for the county’s first responders. They even had a convenient drive-thru set up!

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