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Spartanburg County, South Carolina consists of 819.74 square miles, and was formed in 1785. Spartanburg was named after the Spartan Rifles which was a local militia during the American Revolutionary War. At last count, Spartanburg County is home to 367,448 citizens with a make up of 20.29% Black or African American, 69.28% White, and 10.42% other minorities. Spartanburg County is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwestern part of the state.

The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office is a nationally accredited agency with over 500 dedicated men and women serving justice in one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing counties. We are committed to hiring individuals with the highest level of honesty, integrity, and ethics to make a positive impact in our community.

Our mission is to provide professional, innovative police services that enhance the quality of life for our citizens. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding and challenging career in law enforcement, we want you on our team.

Why Join Us?

  • There's Only One Spartanburg
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for advancement within one of South Carolina’s most respected law enforcement agencies.
  • Community Impact: Serve and protect your neighbors while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.
  • Rewarding Career: Experience the satisfaction of making a difference every day.

Hiring Process

  1. Apply
  2. Written and physical abilities tests
  3. Oral interview board
  4. Background investigation
  5. Polygraph examination
  6. Medical exam
  7. Psychological testing
  8. Final hiring decision

Once hired, deputies attend the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia for 12 weeks. Certified officers from other states may qualify for a six-week legal focus or challenge test. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Field Training Program spans 604 hours and the probationary period is one year.

Starting Salary

  • New hires with no experience: $49,942 annually (based on a 43-hour workweek).
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus for class one certified officers. 
  • Qualifications that accelerate promotion:
    • Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.
    • At least 2 years of active-duty military service.
  • Lateral Police Officer: Grade and pay step determined by experience and formal training.

Benefits

  • Take-home vehicle program after completing the Field Training Program.
  • Advanced technology for records management.
  • Employee Health Clinic and Fitness Center.
  • Comprehensive Insurance: Health, Vision, and Dental.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.
  • Workers’ compensation coverage.
  • S.C. Police Officers Retirement System.

How to Apply

For more information or to start your application, contact:

Sergeant Brian Ouilhon: bouilhon@spartanburgcounty.org  
Sergeant Heather Carroll: hcarroll@spartanburgcounty.org