Available Positions
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the County of Lexington encourages minorities,
women and members of other legally protected classes to apply.
NOTE: Lexington County is accepting applications for the following employment and
volunteer opportunies. To be considered for any of these positions you must submit a completed
Lexington County application form.
*Volunteer opportunities are different from positions in which candidates are hired as employees. |
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| Date of Bulletin:
06/05/2026
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| Position Title: |
Attorney I [LCMC] |
| Grade: |
213 |
| Position #: |
002525 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE |
| Salary Range: |
$68,937.64-$74,452.66 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school |
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Minimum Qualification -
Member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing |
| Description: |
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*Will accept applications from candidates in their last year of law school who intend to take the bar exam following education
Description: The Eleventh Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking applications for Attorney I positions. Applicants must be able to appreciate the obstacles that our clients face, including disability, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction and generational poverty. Applicants should be prepared to build relationships with clients, participate in investigation of witnesses and physical evidence, perform legal research, negotiate with prosecutors, analyze cases and develop trial strategies, and spend significant time in the courtroom litigating cases through motions and trials. Applicants should have strong research skills and be able to communicate effectively. They should have a strong work ethic and be willing to work as a team along with other lawyers. The Public Defender's Office encourages its lawyers to attend Continuing Legal Education events in the field of criminal law and covers the cost of these events. The County of Lexington offers competitive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; participation in the state retirement plan; and access to the county wellness center. The Public Defender's Office follows the County of Lexington's annual leave and vacation policies. This is a full-time position. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/31/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Shelter Attendant |
| Grade: |
105 |
| Position #: |
00000578 |
| Department: |
ANIMAL SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$16.98/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Valid SC Driver's License |
| Description: |
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Clean, scrub and disinfect dog runs and cat cages along using all appropriate cleaning supplies. Provide animals with clean, adequate food/water/bedding. Restock supplies and maintain shelter. Work to ensure the safety and well being of the dogs and cats. Assist the general public on intake of animals, reclaims, adoptions and transfers. Fill out appropriate paperwork and enter information in computer. Answer general to complex questions from citizens. Accept money for reclaims/adoptions. Educate the public on adoption program. Perform euthanasia. For animals in shelter and for the general public. Assist veterinarian with testing and performing spay/neuter surgeries. Including but not limited to pre-op shaving and scrubbing along with monitoring the animals heart rate and oxygen levels while under anesthesia. Administer vaccines, dewormer and flea medication along with daily medications for injured/sick animals. Monitor all animals health and alert veterinarian with any concerns. Fill out all appropriate paperwork (shot records, adoption packets, injury reports). Perform daily pen counts, euthanasia log and rescue group picture list. Answer telephone calls, monitor officers over two-way radio, dispatch calls and enter and search files in computer. Contact local rescue organizations, receive/send emails. Work in educating the public. Perform light housekeeping duties in office. File paperwork. Assist coworkers in every area of shelter and office. Perform basic grooming for adoption animals. Coordinate and work with local rescue organizations. Assist in taking pictures of animals in shelter. Evaluate animals behavior and learn the needs of potential adopters to find best match. Accept and organize donated items. Determine methods to increase adoption. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/31/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Deputy Public Defender |
| Grade: |
219 |
| Position #: |
024570 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE |
| Salary Range: |
$103,456.91 - 111,733.47/ YR DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school |
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Minimum Qualification -
Member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing. Must have completed all Rule 403 requirements. |
| Description: |
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The Eleventh Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking applications for Deputy Public Defender positions in its Lexington County office. We are looking for lawyers with trial experience to represent indigent clients with serious felony charges. Applicant must be able to appreciate the obstacles that our clients face, including disability, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction, and generational poverty.
Applicants should be prepared to build relationships with clients, participate in investigation of witnesses and physical evidence, perform legal research, negotiate with prosecutors, analyze cases and develop trial strategies, and spend significant time in the courtroom litigating cases through motions and trials.
Applicants should have strong research skills and be able to communicate effectively. They should have a strong work ethic and be willing to work as a team along with other lawyers.
The public defender’s office encourages its lawyers to attend Continuing Legal Education events in the field of criminal law and covers the cost of these events.
The County of Lexington offers competitive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; participation in the state retirement plan; and access to the county wellness center. The public defender’s office follows the County of Lexington’s annual leave and vacation policies. This is a full-time position. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/30/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Social Worker [LCMC] |
| Grade: |
208 |
| Position #: |
002526 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE |
| Salary Range: |
$50,555.58/ YR |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
A Bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Licensed by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. Experience preferred. |
| Description: |
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-The Eleventh Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking applications for a Social Worker position in its Lexington County office. This social worker will be employed in the Lexington County Magistrate's Court.
-The Social Worker will work directly with clients to assess whether they suffer from physical or mental health impairments, drug and alcohol addiction, or whether they have family or other social history patterns that affect their behavior and decision making. The Social Worker will write psychosocial histories to develop recommendations concerning treatment options, alternative placements, pre-trial release, and mitigation in sentencing.
-The County of Lexington offers competitive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; participation in the state retirement plan; and access to the County Wellness center. The Public Defender's Office follows the County of Lexington's annual leave and vacation policies. This is a full-time position. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/30/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Telecommunications Operator |
| Grade: |
TC2 |
| Position #: |
001817 |
| Department: |
COMMUNICATIONS |
| Salary Range: |
$20.68 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
6 months to 1 year of advanced study or training beyond high school equivalency. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Under and including 1 year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Job Purpose: Provide dispatch services by analyzing, prioritizing, and relaying emergency calls for service, while maintaining radio contact with field personnel to ensure safety and efficient responses. Perform all radio communications for multiple EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement agencies, in accordance with local, state, and national standards. Receives, processes and dispatches all emergent and non-emergent calls for service from citizens for all public safety agencies in a professional manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Answering and processing both emergent and non-emergent phones calls from citizens, responders and other agencies. Interrogating callers to determine what services are needed and what actions need to be taken immediately such as life saving instructions. All must be done in a timely and professional manner. Maintain appropriate documentation of all calls for service, self initiated unit responses and dispositions/results of calls, using a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and other software tools. Provide map verification of locations for jurisdiction confirmation. Ensure that the appropriate unit/personnel changes are updated for accurate record keeping. Utilize Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to dispatch, monitor responders, gather information for responding personnel, like call history, patient information, description of the situation and scene safety, all in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain constant communication with responders and radio traffic for responder safety. Operate the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Software, Records Management System and DMV-Department of Motor Vehicle interfaces to support law enforcement operations. Promptly and accurately provide identification of subjects, ascertain criminal history of detainees, and send hits for wanted subjects are additional functions performed. Assisting law enforcement officers in coordinating with other agencies in reference to wanted subjects. Entering and maintaining information regarding wanted subjects, stolen items, missing persons, etc. Maintaining security of extremely sensitive information. Inform and educate the public, in person and through telephone conversations, as to the proper use of 911 and public safety emergency services. Redirecting them to appropriate non-emergent avenues to assist them. Participate in County or community sponsored events to further educate the citizens of Lexington County about our Public Safety Emergency Communication resources and abilities. Maintain all credentials by continuing education. All certifications must stay current and the telecommunicator needs to continue to stay abreast of any updates in software or policies and procedures. Attends all mandatory training such as In-Service and shift meetings. Performs other similar duties as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/15/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Collection and Recycling Center Coordinator |
| Grade: |
210 |
| Position #: |
0000067 |
| Department: |
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$56,804.07-$65,324.69 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Associate's degree. |
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Minimum Qualification -
1-3 years of operation and management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Manages the day-to-day operations of the Collection & Recycling Centers and Litter Collection Program to include interviewing, hiring/training personnel; preparing work schedules; identifying equipment needs; scheduling equipment repairs; formulates/administers annual budget; develops/prepares service level reports; coordinates all activities related to contracted services with vendors; provides customer service. Obtains and coordinates requests for solid waste or recycling collections from collection centers and other County agencies and assists with special recycling collection events. Preferred supervisory and operational experience in Solid Waste Management or related field type operations. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/01/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Part Time Recycling Collector |
| Grade: |
104 |
| Position #: |
0013430 |
| Department: |
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$16.98/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Valid SC Driver's License. |
| Description: |
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Operates a County vehicle, tows various-sized trailers full of recyclable materials to and from the Collection Centers, to the landfill, or designated recycling processing facilities. Exchanges, connects, disconnects, and positions trailers. Loads and unloads plastic roll carts filled with recyclable materials. Operates heavy machinery. Uses discretion when dealing with the public. Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/01/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
School Crossing Guard - Part Time |
| Grade: |
101 |
| Position #: |
0002072 |
| Department: |
SHERIFF |
| Salary Range: |
$15.20/HR |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School diploma or equivalent with no experience required, and must have a valid SC Drivers License. |
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Minimum Qualification -
No experience required. Training will be provided by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department Traffic Division. |
| Description: |
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This is a part time position generally working 10 hours per week (typically 20 hours bi weekly pay period). The essential duties and responsibilities of this job is to assist children crossing roadways in designated areas assigned by the school district and coordinating the traffic flow in or out of the schools as needed.
Good communication skills needed, especially with children, polite demeanor to interact with children and parents. Awareness to perceive dangers to children. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/01/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Firefighter (Experienced) |
| Grade: |
F2 |
| Position #: |
0000583 |
| Department: |
FIRE SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$45,255.21 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
IFSAC or Pro-Board NFPA Firefighter II Certification, Valid SC Class E Driver's License |
| Description: |
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Credentialed Firefighter Candidates must possess the following certification prior to applying and must submit the other requested items:
· IFSAC or Pro-Board NFPA Firefighter II Certification
· Copy of full transcript and copies of all certificates pertaining to this posting
· Resume with three (3) professional references detailing work experience
· Valid SC Class E Driver’s License or CDL with tanker endorsement
Qualified applicants will be required to successfully complete the following prior to employment offer:
· Candidate Pre-hire Physical Agility Test
· Oral interview board
· Medical Physical and Department Vo2 physical, minimum of 30 (condition of employment)
To maintain employment candidate must be able to obtain all classes within the timeframe mentioned below:
· Must be able to obtain National Registry Emergency Medical Technician and South Carolina DPH Credential within 1 year of date of hire. Must be able to obtain Lexington County Emergency Medical Service Standing Orders Credentialing within 18 months from date of hire.
· Driver Operator credentials (SCFA 1271, 1272, and 1275; along with LCFS Engine and Ladder Academies) within two years after the completion of National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification.
Maintain highest level of ethical conduct and professionalism. Under general supervision respond to fire, medical, and other calls for service. Provides a wide variety of duties related to fire suppression in order to ensure public safety and welfare. Exercises judgment and safety in all fire, EMS, and rescue related activities. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.
Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.
All candidates will be contacted via e-mail for processing. Ensure there is a valid e-mail address on your application profile. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/01/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Fire Engineer (Experienced) |
| Grade: |
F3 |
| Position #: |
002505 |
| Department: |
FIRE SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$48,438.39 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
IFSAC or Pro-Board NFPA Firefighter II Certification, IFSAC or Pro-Board Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, IFSAC or Pro-Board Driver/Operator Pumper (Pump Ops 1), IFSAC or Pro-Board Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply (Pump Ops 2), IFSAC or Pro-Board Driver/Operator Aerial |
| Description: |
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Credentialed Engineer Candidates must possess the following certification prior to applying and must submit the other requested items:
· IFSAC or Pro-Board NFPA Firefighter II Certification
· IFSAC or Pro-Board Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
· IFSAC or Pro-Board Driver/Operator Pumper (Pump Ops 1)
· IFSAC or Pro-Board Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply (Pump Ops 2)
· IFSAC or Pro-Board Driver/Operator Aerial
· Copy of full transcript and copies of all certificates pertaining to this posting
· Resume with three (3) professional references detailing work experience
· Valid SC Class E Driver’s License or CDL with tanker endorsement
Qualified applicants will be required to successfully complete the following prior to employment offer:
· Candidate Pre-hire Physical Agility Test
· Oral interview board
· Medical Physical and Department Vo2 physical, minimum of 30 (condition of employment)
To maintain employment candidate must be able to obtain all classes within the timeframe mentioned below:
· Must be able to obtain National Registry Emergency Medical Technician and South Carolina DPH Credential within 1 year of date of hire. Must be able to obtain Lexington County Emergency Medical Service Standing Orders Credentialing within 18 months from date of hire.
Maintain highest level of ethical conduct and professionalism. Under general supervision respond to fire, medical, and other calls for service. Provides a wide variety of duties related to fire suppression in order to ensure public safety and welfare. Exercises judgment and safety in all fire, EMS, and rescue related activities. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.
Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.
All candidates will be contacted via e-mail for processing. Ensure there is a valid e-mail address on your application profile. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/01/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Station Attendant - Part Time |
| Grade: |
101 |
| Position #: |
01932 |
| Department: |
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$16.98-$19.53 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School Diploma or equivalent, with no experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties for the job. |
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Minimum Qualification -
No experience required. |
| Description: |
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Job Purpose:
Maintains effective operations of the facility. Maintains the on-site collection and recycling center operations. Opens and closes the facility. Greets and educates center visitors on the Cuts the grass and cleans minor spills as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Meets and greets all users; provides appropriate information and direction as necessary; operates waste compactors efficiently to maximize tonnage; calls in containers for disposal; cleans equipment, grounds, building and surrounding areas; assists waste haulers with containers; and assists citizens as needed
Counts and records the number of vehicles entering the facility per hour; prepares and generate waste containers call log, recyclables call log; supply orders; equipment repair orders; and personal time sheets
Greets the public and provides appropriate information and direction regarding solid waste disposal and recycling; resolves disputes with citizens; and maintains tact, courtesy and discretion when dealing with the general public and/or outside contract vendors
Cleans behind compactor blades; cleans used oil tank; attend safety and/or training meetings; works at various collection and recycling centers as needed; adheres to all safety standards; provides timely feedback to supervisor
Supplemental Functions:
Performs other similar duties as required.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Positions in this class typically require fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting, moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises.
Performs other duties as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/30/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
EMT Recruit (Multiple Positions) |
| Grade: |
EM1 |
| Position #: |
0000357 |
| Department: |
EMERG. MEDICAL SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$19.13/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Valid SC Driver's License. |
| Description: |
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***This position is for non-certified candidates.*** Under general supervision, performs skilled and technical work within the EMS Division. The qualified candidate will provide high-quality pre-hospital patient care through thorough assessment, treatment, and ongoing monitoring of patients in accordance with established Basic Life Support (BLS) protocols. Responsibilities include operating emergency response vehicles in both emergent and non-emergent situations while supporting Advanced Life Support (ALS) operations, ensuring safe and efficient patient transport, and providing compassionate mental and physical support to patients and their families. The position also assist the Crew Chief with patient care, scene operations, documentation, equipment readiness, and other duties as assigned. The candidate must exercise tact, professionalism, courtesy, and firmness when interacting with patients, family members, and the public. This position requires the ability to use sound independent judgment in evaluating patient conditions, providing appropriate treatment, and administering short-term relief measures in accordance with established protocols and standards of care. ***Candidates will be required to complete the Accuplacer assessment and achieve a minimum score of 250 in both Math and Reading. Accuplacer results obtained within the past three (3) years will be accepted, as well as proof of a completed college degree in lieu of testing. Candidates will also be require to participate in an EMS citizen ride-along experience, which will be taken into consideration during the interview and selection process.*** |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/28/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Heavy Equipment Operator III |
| Grade: |
108 |
| Position #: |
002640 |
| Department: |
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$19.44/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
2 years of experience and training in heavy motorized equipment operation and maintenance. SC CDL License required within 6 months of employment. |
| Description: |
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Performs skilled work in the Landfill/Transfer Station Division of the Solid Waste Management Department. Work involves operating heavy equipment in the disposal of solid waste, including pushing, piling, spreading, compacting, or loading waste material. Work includes operation of heavy equipment to move and place earth, maintain slopes, silt basins, and cut grass. Clean and maintain equipment. Operates front-end loaders, dozers, waste compactors, graders, backhoes, excavators, off-road dump trucks, and other pieces of equipment. Perform maintenance and complete daily paperwork. Must have experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment. Preferred experience with heavy motorized equipment in the landfill and/or transfer station operations. Applicant to provide experience on specific equipment operated. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/26/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Risk Management Coordinator |
| Grade: |
109 |
| Position #: |
000077000 |
| Department: |
RISK MANAGEMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$20.81-$22.48 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Bachelor's degree |
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Minimum Qualification -
1-3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Purpose: Performs support operations for the Risk Management division and coordinates employee services and claims with the Human Resources Department. Schedules training classes for the County; customizes training catalog. Assists with on-site safety inspections, vehicle accident reports and investigations. Description: Performs administrative duties related to incident and injury reports. Serves as vendor liaison for Risk Management division. Coordinates payments/ claim information with insurance companies and Fleet Services. Updates policies and coverage as needed. Coordinates care for injured employees as needed, assists with injury summaries and claims administration. Inputs injury, incident and workers comp information into HRIS and injury log. Maintains employee records with updated medical/ work status documentation. Maintains procedural manuals and procedures for Risk Management. Maintains the loss control manual and updates when needed. Coordinates safety training for all departments. Assists with annual fire/ tornado drills. Trains and maintains list of floor wardens. Coordinates employee Hep. B vaccinations. Updates annual employment/ safety posters in all County buildings. Updates random drug screening list, pays invoices and sends notice to Dept. Heads of employees selected for testing. Inspects department SDS binders. Maintains the County Light Duty Log. Sends Tort claims to insurance company. Assists with various special projects and audits. Performs other similar duties as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/18/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Engineering Associate I |
| Grade: |
110 |
| Position #: |
00000185 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION |
| Salary Range: |
$22.27/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. |
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Minimum Qualification -
1 year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Under general supervision, performs office and field tasks that relate to the functions of Public Works. Works directly with Engineering staff and other departments in managing roadway database and addressing citizen concerns. Reviews submittals for traffic requests, encroachments, subdivisions, etc. Familiar with civil engineering applications, mathematics, and office computer software such as MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Emphasis on subdivision plan review for proposed infrastructure including roadway and storm water systems. Will develop a working knowledge of tax map system, planning and development guidelines, deeds, plats, engineering and surveying practices, SCDOT standards, Lexington County roadway inventory, GIS, County website, Bluebeam PDF software, etc. Work to become proficient with Public Works infrastructure design requirements for roads in proposed subdivisions. Prefer 2 years of experience in road and storm drainage construction, civil engineering design, or related field. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/17/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Development Inspector |
| Grade: |
109 |
| Position #: |
021930 |
| Department: |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$20.81-$22.48 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Associates Degree in a related field or high school diploma and 2 years of advanced study or training beyond including 1 year experience. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Valid SC Driver's license; 1 year of experience |
| Description: |
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Inspects developments, properties, and/or activities for compliance with applicable development ordinances. Ensures new or expanding developments are compliant with applicable zoning and landscape design standards prior to final project approval. Monitors developments, properties, and/or activities for compliance. Serves as the initial staff contact for complaints relating to property maintenance, vegetation removal, compliance measures, and performance standards. Assist with initial development site inspections, routine compliance inspections, and final inspections to ensure compliance with applicable development ordinances are met for new, expanding, and/or converted land use activities. Assist with field documentation and data collection for presentations, hearings, and other meetings. Assist the Sheriff’s Department Code Enforcement Division with research, inspections, and/or testimony for non-compliant developments, properties, and/or activities. Composes reports of each inspection; notes development ordinance violation that might apply; reports on whether or not the project may proceed; records inspections. Prepares paperwork such as scheduling; routing; code research; inspection reports; field reports and written correspondence, daily driving log, project status reports. Processes technical documents. Assists with routine plan development site plan, sign, landscape, and subdivision review and approval; issues development permits; approves plats; and assists with daily functions of the Development Services Division as needed. Researches and studies permit files and development related ordinances. Performs other similar duties as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/15/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Livestock/Poultry Investigator |
| Grade: |
110 |
| Position #: |
00002370 |
| Department: |
ANIMAL SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$22.27/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
One year experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Job Purpose: Responds to and investigates various complaints regarding livestock and poultry within Lexington County; captures and transports animals as necessary. Enforces County ordinance and South Carolina law as they pertain to livestock, poultry, dogs and cats. Assists the public and Public Safety with nuisance animals and animal complaints. Prosecutes court cases effectively and in a timely manner. Properly assess and place impounded/surrendered animals within the facility. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Investigations involving livestock/poultry. Prosecuting Court Cases for animal complaints. Euthanizing animals due to behavior issues, space &/or owner request. Running after hours calls for assistance from public safety and emergency calls. Placing and monitoring traps for evasive dogs/cats. Assess and place animals within the facility. Supplemental Functions: Performs other similar duties as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/12/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Maintenance Assistant III |
| Grade: |
109 |
| Position #: |
0002197 |
| Department: |
BUILDING SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$20.81-$22.27 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Valid SC Driver's license. 5-7 years of experience in facilities maintenance. |
| Description: |
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Performs general facility maintenance and repair tasks in commercial facilities with part-time locksmithing, door hardware installation, and repair to include: mag lock systems, panic bars, and associated security hardware. General maintenance with locksmithing duties. Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and associated building systems required. Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and complete preventive maintenance tasks. Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills. Ability to work independently and respond to maintenance requests efficiently. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment/materials as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/12/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Paralegal - Central Court |
| Grade: |
108 |
| Position #: |
002682 |
| Department: |
MAGISTRATE COURT SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$19.44/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Associate's degree |
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Minimum Qualification -
Valid SC Driver's license; must possess or obtain a SC Notary Public within 3 months of employment. |
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Job Purpose: Provides essential administrative, procedural, financial and case management support to the Magistrates Court. Ensures efficient daily operations of the court, handles critical records and legal documents. Performs specialized legal duties related to misdemeanor criminal and traffic related charges; civil filings; bond hearings and preliminary hearings on behalf of the Magistrate Court. Schedules court dates and monitors cases from filing through adjudication. Assists Magistrates with legal research and in the courtroom during trials. Serves as a point of contact for Magistrates, law enforcement, defendants, attorneys, victims, jurors, court personnel and the general public, providing assistance and information as needed, including but not limited to court procedures, case status and other court related matters.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Case Management:
Manages and maintains accurate court records by preparing arrest warrants, case files, court orders, juror records, and other legal documents.
· Prepares files for criminal and traffic related charges, bond hearings, preliminary hearings and civil filings.
· Receives probable cause affidavits from law enforcement to prepare arrest warrants and bench warrants.
· Assists the Magistrate with legal matters and research, as well as court documentation during hearings and trials.
· Prepares, coordinates, and verifies with detention center staff and court personnel to discharge defendants.
· Clocks and files motions/subpoenas, prepares affidavits, notarizes court documents.
· Prepares summons for pre-trial hearings, bench trials and jury trials.
· Coordinates the jury selection process, including issuing juror summons and handles related communications.
· Interprets and prepares necessary paperwork for circuit court orders.
· Updates case files after court by preparing the necessary DMV orders, SLED records, Diversion Program referrals and processes expungement orders.
· Prepares judicial transcripts and orders for civil cases.
· Records the dispositions of criminal and civil cases adjudicated by the court.
· Ensures the integrity and accuracy of all court records in the Case Management System.
· Transmits case files to trial courts and court documents to Solicitor’s office and Public Defender’s Office.
· Processes and responds to public records requests.
Scheduling:
· Maintains and schedules dockets and court calendars.
· Schedules court hearings, trials and meetings in coordination with Magistrates, attorneys, law enforcement, defendants and plaintiffs, program providers and other court personnel.
· Communicates schedule changes or case updates to case parties.
Financials:
· Collects and receipts bond payments, criminal and traffic fines and civil filing fees. Balances cash drawer and manages daily financial transactions.
· Daily, monthly and yearly financial reconciliation reports in compliance with the Chief Justice Financial Accounting Order.
Customer Service:
· Interacts and assists with Magistrates, attorneys, prosecutors, defendants, victims, witnesses, jurors, law enforcement, bonding companies and the general public.
· Assists individuals at customer service windows, over the phone and through email and other written communication.
· Provides support in a fast-paced, high-stressed environment.
Other:
· Completes annual survey of case load summary.
· Verifies all bonding licenses are up to date and in compliance with the Clerk of Court.
· Compiles and organizes all court records regarding the retention schedule.
· Ensures confidentiality of court records.
· Assists in training of new employees.
· Attends training classes when available.
Supplemental Functions:
· Performs other similar duties as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/12/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
PC LAN Specialist II |
| Grade: |
112 |
| Position #: |
0022910 |
| Department: |
INFORMATION SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$53,081.60 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Two (2) or four (4) year degree. |
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Minimum Qualification -
3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience needed to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
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Develop processes & routines, security tools, services & solutions. Maintains, monitors, & troubleshoots workstations, peripheral hardware and network equipment. Contributes to enhancing security technical and procedural controls. Technical understanding of Windows 11, Server OS and VMWare in AD environment. Back up solutions and administering SNMP monitoring and implementing POE devices. Network principles; Microsoft Office. MS A+ certifications. Problem solving & analytical thinking to resolve issues. Knowledge of information risk concepts. Mobile Device Management, MFA, & SaaS. Preferred experience/knowledge of configuring, deploying, monitoring & managing network switches, firewalls & Windows, Linux-based servers & desktop computers, iPads, iPhones, VOIP phones, and WiFi 6/7 Access Points. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/09/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Senior Administrative Assistant |
| Grade: |
108 |
| Position #: |
00024310 |
| Department: |
HUMAN RESOURCES |
| Salary Range: |
$19.44-$21.00 DOQ |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
3-5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
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Purpose: Able to perform various administrative duties in a confidential manner specific to Human Resources and Risk Management such as: reception, clerical duties, customer service, recordkeeping. Provides professional customer service, has organizational skills, utilizes problem solving skills and communicates effectively with employees, department heads and citizens. Main functions include processing new hires and general administrative duties. Performs various special projects and duties as assigned. Description: Prepares various correspondence and administrative functions for the department including but not limited to memorandums, letters, reports, and forms. Answers the telephone; screens callers; provides information as requested or forwards calls to appropriate staff person; takes messages as necessary; greets and assists office visitors; assists in Information Booth as needed. Prepares new hire paperwork, generates offer letters, and meets with new hires to complete pre-employment paperwork. Conducts background checks on new hires for criminal background, requests driver’s license checks, and directs candidates to the drug testing facility. Coordinates employee ID badge photos; ensures ID badges are accurate and photos are up to date regularly. Assists with budget preparations and monitors accounts; prepares internal documents for procurement purposes; orders supplies for department. Operates a variety of equipment such as copier, telephone, fax machine, calculator, computer and printer. Places and follows up on maintenance problems in department. Coordinates meetings and meeting space; prepares meeting agendas; types and copies for all background material related to items on the agenda; attends meetings; takes and transcribes minutes; distributes minutes. Performs general administrative duties as required, including typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, proof reading, ordering supplies, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, mailings, answering the telephone, establishing and maintaining filing systems. Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned; assists in maintaining file room as needed. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/09/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Telecommunications Operator - Part Time |
| Grade: |
TC2 |
| Position #: |
001978 |
| Department: |
COMMUNICATIONS |
| Salary Range: |
$20.68/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
6 months to 1 year of advanced study or training beyond high school equivalency. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Under and including 1 year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
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Job Purpose: Provide dispatch services by analyzing, prioritizing, and relaying emergency calls for service, while maintaining radio contact with field personnel to ensure safety and efficient responses. Perform all radio communications for multiple EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement agencies, in accordance with local, state, and national standards. Receives, processes and dispatches all emergent and non-emergent calls for service from citizens for all public safety agencies in a professional manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Answering and processing both emergent and non-emergent phones calls from citizens, responders and other agencies. Interrogating callers to determine what services are needed and what actions need to be taken immediately such as life saving instructions. All must be done in a timely and professional manner. Maintain appropriate documentation of all calls for service, self initiated unit responses and dispositions/results of calls, using a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and other software tools. Provide map verification of locations for jurisdiction confirmation. Ensure that the appropriate unit/personnel changes are updated for accurate record keeping. Utilize Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to dispatch, monitor responders, gather information for responding personnel, like call history, patient information, description of the situation and scene safety, all in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain constant communication with responders and radio traffic for responder safety. Operate the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Software, Records Management System and DMV-Department of Motor Vehicle interfaces to support law enforcement operations. Promptly and accurately provide identification of subjects, ascertain criminal history of detainees, and send hits for wanted subjects are additional functions performed. Assisting law enforcement officers in coordinating with other agencies in reference to wanted subjects. Entering and maintaining information regarding wanted subjects, stolen items, missing persons, etc. Maintaining security of extremely sensitive information. Inform and educate the public, in person and through telephone conversations, as to the proper use of 911 and public safety emergency services. Redirecting them to appropriate non-emergent avenues to assist them. Participate in County or community sponsored events to further educate the citizens of Lexington County about our Public Safety Emergency Communication resources and abilities. Maintain all credentials by continuing education. All certifications must stay current and the telecommunicator needs to continue to stay abreast of any updates in software or policies and procedures. Attends all mandatory training such as In-Service and shift meetings. Performs other similar duties as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/08/2026 |
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For more information call (803) 785-8225
or apply at:
SC-WORKS
671 Main Street
South Congaree, SC 29170
(4 miles South of the Airport on Edmund Highway)
Phone: (803) 359-6131
Fax: (803) 356-5839
Or
South Carolina Dept. Of Employment and Workforce
(online access to apply online available at office)
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
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