WHERE DO I START? 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

hiring process

step one

FILL OUT TWO APPLICATIONS. CLICK ON EACH LINK

Spartanburg County Human Resources Application

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office Application

Send SCSO application with all required documentation to:

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SCDF Recruiting

950 California Avenue

Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303

or

detrecruit@spartanburgcounty.org

step two

• Nelson-Denny Reading Test   (Click here for study guide)

• POPAT (Police Officer Physical Ability Test)

• Must be able to run 6 laps in 5 minutes

**Watch video below of Training Corporal Newman completing one lap**

step three & step four

• Psychological Evaluation 

• Interview with three to four panel board

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Business attire recommended 

• Polygraph Test

Conducted at:

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office​

8045 Howard St. Spartanburg, SC 29303

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• Background Investigation

This is the part of the recruiting process that takes the most time due to investigators conducting a detailed analysis in assessing applicant eligibility. Effective and receptive contact is very necessary between applicant and Background Investigator during this time. 

last steps

Physical Exam & Drug Test

Conducted at: ​

Occupational Health

2660 Reidville Rd #1, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Given Start Date

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(After successful completion of all

previous steps)