Lexington County Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $37,967.28 - $43,669.08 Annually
Location : 521 Gibson Rd, Lexington, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00009
Bureau: Administration
Division: Front Desk
Opening Date: 02/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Job Purpose
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community? The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Front Desk Specialist to provide exceptional customer service and support to the public and our internal teams. This position is perfect for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to public safety in a meaningful way.
About the Role:
As a Front Desk Specialist, you will be the first point of contact at the Sheriff's Department's Headquarters. Your primary responsibility is to deliver accurate information and assistance to both the public and internal staff. This includes greeting visitors, answering inquiries, and ensuring that everyone you assist feels welcomed and supported.
Schedule:
This position follows a two-week rotating night shift schedule, rotating Night Shifts (12-Hour Shifts, 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM), for example:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 1
6:45 pm - 7:00 am
6:45 pm - 7:00 am
6:45 pm - 7:00 am
Week 2
6:45 pm - 7:00 am
6:45 pm - 7:00 am
6:45 pm - 7:00 am
6:45 pm - 7:00 am
Why Join Us?
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is committed to fostering a supportive and professional work environment. As a Front Desk Specialist, you'll play a vital role in connecting the community with resources and ensuring the smooth operation of our headquarters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
What You'll Do:

• Provide clear and helpful information about local services, businesses, and agencies.
• Process, research, and input data into various law enforcement databases with precision and efficiency.
• Assist the public in person and over the phone, resolving inquiries and providing guidance.
• Act as a resource for quality-of-life issues and community services.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team.

Job Specifications and Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
Knowledge & Skills:

• Familiarity with Lexington County and local resources.
• Strong decision-making skills, especially in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate various databases.
• Excellent multitasking and communication abilities.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (no prior experience required).

Certifications:

• Must complete a 40-hour NCIC Certification (training provided).
• A valid South Carolina Driver's License is required.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Tasks may involve extended periods of sitting with occasional arm and/or leg movement. The role is classified as Light Work.
• Physical activities may include fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Lexington County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, retirement, holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, flexible spending accounts, wellness incentive health reimbursement account, deferred compensation, and more.
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Health Insurance
The County of Lexington provides medical insurance for its employees through a county funded Employee Health Care Plan. There are multiple coverage plans available for the employee to choose from, depending on his/her personal coverage needs. Basic coverage is provided at a minimal cost to the employee. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions. Actual rate within the range is determined on which coverage plan is chosen and how many children are being covered.
The following semi-monthly rates apply:
Employee Only $35.00 - $88.50
Employee and Child(ren) $62.00 - $257.50
Employee and Spouse $135.50 - $242.00
Employee and Family 162.00 - $410.50
Employee Wellness Center
The County of Lexington provides a Wellness Center for its employees and their dependents who are covered under county health insurance. The staff of the Health and Wellness Center is licensed to diagnose, treat and prescribe for a wide variety of common illness and injuries at no cost to the employee and their covered dependents, when participating in the Gold or Silver Health Insurance Plan. There is a small co-pay if employees choose the Bronze Health Insurance Plan. Check out Marathon Health at
Dental Insurance
The County of Lexington provides dental insurance for its employees through the county's plan. There are two coverage plans from which the employee can choose, depending on his/her personal coverage needs. Basic coverage is provided at a minimal cost to the employee. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions. Actual rate within the range is determined on which coverage plan is chosen and how many children are being covered.
The following semi-monthly rates apply:
Employee Only $3.11 - $3.58
Employee and Child(ren) $8.52 - $31.98
Employee and Spouse $9.28 - $10.67
Employee and Family $14.69 - $35.57
Vision Insurance
The County of Lexington provides vision insurance for its employees through the county's plan. Basic coverage is provided at a minimal cost to the employee. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions.
The following semi-monthly rates apply:
Employee Only $3.75
Employee and Child(ren) $7.75
Employee and Spouse $7.60
Employee and Family $11.80
Life Insurance
The County of Lexington provides life insurance for its employees. Basic coverage is provided at no cost to the employee, with a benefit amount at 1.5 times the employee's basic annual earnings, up to $50,000.
Additional coverage on the employee or his or her dependents is available and can be paid for through payroll deduction.
Retirement
All full time employees of the county participate in the South Carolina Retirement System or the South Carolina Police Officer's Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation
Employees are eligible to participate in the South Carolina Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan, 401K or 457. The amount deposited is determined by the employee and participation is optional. This is a tax-deferred savings program and is handled automatically by payroll deduction.
Overtime
Employees who are eligible for overtime are paid overtime at the rate of 1.5 times his or her regular rate of pay for time worked. Overtime will be calculated at any hours worked over 40 hours in one week for non-exempt personnel.
Holiday Pay
The County of Lexington observes 13 holidays. When a holiday falls on a normally scheduled workday, the employee will earn holiday pay.
Annual Leave and Sick Leave
Annual leave is accrued at the rate of 10 days per year for employees with less than five years of service with the county; 15 days for 5-10 years of service; and 20 days for 10 or more years of service. Sick leave is accrued at 12 days per year.
Education Incentive Pay
Employees receive educational incentive pay for completing degrees in pre-approved courses of study at approved accredited institutions.
Gym Membership
Gym memberships are available to all employees at a highly discounted rate to the employee, made possible through the efforts of the Lexington County Sheriff's Foundation.