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Administrative Support Services

Chief Deputy Chris Rosier
Phone:
(843)529-3505
crosier@charlestoncounty.org

Administrative Support Services is the administrative and logistical support division for the Sheriff’s Office. It consists of six units.

Records Accreditation Human Resources Finance/Budget Information Technology Services Logistics

Records

Administrative Support Services

3691 Leeds Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29405
Office: 843-554-2450
recordsi@charlestoncounty.org.

The records section maintains and disseminates all reports submitted by deputies of incidents handled during the performance of their duties. This paperwork is disseminated to local, state and federal agencies as required by law. The records section also completes expungements and issues non-ferrous metal permits. A request for an Incident or Accident Report can be made in person with proper identification or emailed to recordsi@charlestoncounty.org.

Hours Of Operation

Mon - Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm and all Observed Holidays.

Non Ferrous Metal Permits
Mon – Fri 8:30am to 11:15 am & 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Closed for all Observed Holidays

Payments Accepted

Cash, Personal Check or Money Order

Incident/Accident Report Copy Charges

$5.00 (Exact Change Only)

Note: Criminal Histories and/or Background Checks are no longer conducted locally. A statewide Criminal History/Background check can be made through South Carolina Enforcement Division (SLED) Citizens Access to Criminal Histories (Catch) website.

Contact Information

Ms. K. Collins, Records Manager
Phone: (843) 529-3521
kcollins@charlestoncounty.org

Accreditation

Accreditation/Re-Accreditation

Sgt. Bill Martin
Phone:
(843)554-2488
wwmartin@charlestoncounty.org

Derrick Carter
Administrative Services Coordinator
dmcarter@charlestoncounty.org

The Accreditation Division works directly with the Sheriff in the creation and development of plans and programs which are designed to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. This includes responsibility and management for all agency accreditation and re-accreditation efforts, policies and procedures, the planning and research function, agency goals and objectives, multi-year planning, inspectional services, and special projects.

Human Resources

CCSOHR@charlestoncounty.org

The Human Resources Office is responsible for the recruitment and selection of personnel for the law enforcement, detention, and civilian components of the Sheriff's Office. The office also maintains the personnel records of all employees. It handles insurance related questions and discrepancies. The following is a list of requirements for employment as a Deputy Sheriff or Detention Deputy:

Minimum Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen
  • 21 Years of Age
  • Valid SC Driver's License
  • High School Diploma (state issued) or GED
  • No Convictions of ANY CRIME OTHER THAN MINOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES

Pre-Employment Requirements

  • A Written Examination
  • Physical Agility Test (Deputy Sheriff applicants only)
  • Polygraph Testing
  • Psychological
  • Background Investigation - Includes NCIC, Credit checks
  • Interview
  • Medical/Physical Examination including drug screening

Candidates who have fulfilled the pre-employment requirements must successfully complete the following:

Upon offer of employment, must successfully complete the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Training Program and a one year probationary period.

Benefits

  • Hourly $23.78 - $32.94 (Deputy Sheriff)
  • Hourly $20.80 - $29.33 (Detention Deputy)
  • Medical Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Uniforms - Furnished Free
  • 10 Observed Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Longevity Increases (Subject to County Policy)
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Apply now to join the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office team!

Finance Office

R. Haselden
Phone:
(843)554-2489
rhaselden@charlestoncounty.org

The Finance Office is responsible for the preparation and management of the Sheriff's Office $54.9 million dollar annual general fund budget and its $2.1 million dollar Special Revenue and Grant funded budgets. These budgets are divided into two divisions: Law Enforcement and Detention Center. The annual budgets include Personnel (salary, overtime, holiday, fringe benefits, etc.); Operational (daily office and operational supplies and equipment) and, Capital Expenditures.

ITS

Information Technology Services

Joshua E. Hazelton III
ITS Manager
Phone:
(843)554-2482
jhazelton@charlestoncounty.org

Information Technology Services is responsible for providing all technical support for the Sheriff's Office. In a constantly evolving field, the ITS department is tasked with learning and implementing new and cutting edge enterprise and law enforcement technologies. This also includes in house development and enhancements of legacy systems as well as acquired third party systems.

Some of the ITS department's responsibilities are maintaining and providing support for desktops, mobile data terminals, mobile command vehicles, cell phones, tablets, security access and video recording systems, network activities and software systems used throughout the agency. It is the ITS department"s goal to ensures these systems function in an ever-ready state, through the use of enterprise level monitoring and backups, all supported by disaster recovery and failover planning.

Logistics

Lieutenant Chris Pate
Phone:
(843)529-5302
cpate@charlestoncounty.org

Sergeant Damon Roy
Phone:
(843)529-5301
droy@charlestoncounty.org

Logistics is responsible for meeting the uniform, office supplies and facilities maintenance requirements of the Sheriff's Office. This includes the acquisition, inventory, tracking, and distribution of capital equipment, expendable supplies, weapons and other law enforcement equipment. The Logistics unit also manages the Sheriff's Office fleet of approximately 300 vehicles and supports our boats and aircraft as necessary. This unit monitors the up-fit of new vehicles and the disposal of vehicles and equipment at the conclusion of service life.


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