Front Desk Specialist (Night Shift)

Salary: $16.98 - $19.53 Hourly Location : Lexington, SC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 26-00009 Bureau: Administration Division: Front Desk Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: 4/15/2026 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 RequirementsAbility 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, holiday pay, vacation leave, sick leave, flexible spending accounts, wellness incentive health reimbursement account, deferred compensation, and more. To learn more details, visit our website's Salary for already certified Detention and Law Enforcement Deputy applicants Starting Salary: $51,808 - $54,782 Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working less than three years. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly. Three Years of Service Salary: $53,283 - $55,273 Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working three years. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly. Six Years of Service Salary: $54,782 - $56,772 Applies to South Carolina Certified Officer working six years. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly. Salary for uncertified Detention and Law Enforcement Deputy applicants Starting Salary: $49,795 - $53,772 Applies to the brand-new detention or law enforcement applicant. Salary reflects working our standard shifts of 86 hours bi-weekly. Applicants may be eligible for additional incentives, depending on education and Spanish fluency. Call our HR Division office at 803-785-2407 to learn more. Health Insurance The County of Lexington provides medical insurance for its employees through a county funded Employee Health Care Plan. There are multiple coverages available for the employee to choose from, depending on his/her personal coverage needs. 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. 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 86 in a two week pay period for non-exempt, sworn personnel. Holiday Pay The County of Lexington observes 13 paid holidays each year. When 86-hour law enforcement and detention deputies work on of these holidays, they are paid for twice the number of hours worked on the holiday. 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. Collateral Duty Pay Employees receive collateral duty pay, in the form of quarterly-paid supplements, for serving in specialized assignments over and above their regular, paid assigned job duties. Extra Duty Opportunities Law enforcement officers (patrol deputies and other class 1 certified officers) have the opportunity to sign-up for extra-duty jobs to earn extra income working for secondary employers. Most extra-duty jobs pay $50/hour, with a 3-hour minimum. Education Incentive Pay Employees receive educational incentive pay for completing degrees in pre-approved courses of study at approved accredited institutions. College Tuition Discount Employees may be eligible for law enforcement tuition discounts at various institutions. The employee needs to check with the college or university to inquire if they have a tuition discount available to law enforcement. Montgomery G.I. Bill Veterans may qualify to use their G.I. Bill education benefits while working and receiving on-the-job training at the Sheriff's Department. 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. South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association Membership The department pays for membership in the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association for all law enforcement and detention deputies. Membership in SCLEOA entitles the member to a list of member benefits. For more information, see SCLEOA's website at South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Membership Certified personnel receive an Individual Membership to the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association. For more information, see South Carolina Sheriffs' Association website at Work Schedules Patrol deputies and detention deputies work the following schedule: 12-hour shifts - 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. Patrol Deputies: Two days on, two days off; three days on, two days off; two days on, three days off; (this cycle then repeats). Detention deputies work a permanent shift (days or nights). Patrol deputies rotate between dayshift and nightshift every 28 days. Vehicles At the discretion of the Sheriff, employees in designated positions are authorized to be assigned a department vehicle on a 24/7 week basis. Take-home vehicles are only available to personnel living in Lexington County or living in one of the adjacent/bordering counties of Aiken, Calhoun, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland or Saluda. Equipment Department personnel receive the equipment (uniforms, firearms, etc.) necessary for the position for which they are hired.

Created: 2026-03-04