Booking Clerk

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Moss Justice Center, York, SC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-01105
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Detention
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt


About us
The York County Sheriff's Office is located in York County, South Carolina. We are a continually growing community, just 15 minutes south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Being perfectly located in the foothills of South Carolina, just a couple hours from either the mountains or the beach, has brought people here from all over the country to make this their home. As the population of York County grows, we at the York County Sheriff's Office, Detention Division are looking for people to help us grow with it. The Detention Center is located at the Moss Justice Center and is an 877-bed direct supervision facility that opened in March of 1995. We are charged with holding individuals who have been arrested by various law enforcement agencies in York County and held until they post bond or are ordered released by a court or transferred to a state institution after court sentencing. The Detention Center also houses inmates for the U.S. Marshal Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement under an agreement that provides compensation to the county. We are committed to the operation of a facility that will meet state standards and for the preservation of basic human rights of the inmate population by the Constitution of the United States of America.

To learn more about this position, please refer to our website:

About our opportunity
We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time, non-exempt Booking Clerk within the York County Sheriff's Office Detention division. The purpose of this position is to maintain and ensure the security, confidentiality and accuracy of all inmate records in accordance with established policies and procedures.

If you wish to find out more about a career at the York County Detention Center, email Sgt. Hewitt at

Work Schedule: Booking Clerk will be required to work twelve-hour shifts to include day shift, night shift, holiday and weekend shifts. Currently, the day shift runs from 6 AM to 6 PM and the night shift from 6 PM to 6 AM. Generally, a Booking Clerk averages fifteen work-days per month.

This position is a twelve-hour rotating shift. For example:

Week 1 -


Monday - Work

Tuesday - Work

Wednesday Off

Thursday - Off

Friday - Work

Saturday - Work

Sunday - Work

The following week, the work schedule would be the opposite.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 108: $17.80 - $21.14 per hour. Salary is determined based on experience and/or education.
This position is open until filled with applications being reviewed as received.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Uniforms

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accurately and efficiently performs data entry into the computerized jail management system and logs all required information about a person's background, appearance, and reason for incarceration.
• Records information on all individuals who enter and exit the facility each day.
• Processes the intake and booking of all inmates; enters personal information and criminal charges for arrestees; runs inmate's criminal history record information (NCIC); generates hit confirmation requests and places locates for wanted or missing subjects as appropriate; notifies classification staff of all hits where an extradition will be executed; and performs checks on active warrant files during booking process and notifies warrant agencies of an inmate's custody.
• Updates charges in inmate's records after bond hearings are completed.
• Performs general clerical work, including compiling information and statistics for reports, preparing reports and records, maintaining logs, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents; performs all updates on inmate's records as appropriate.
• Maintains databases, spreadsheets and general computer reports as requested.
• Answers telephone calls from the public and provides information about inmates as well as communicates with law enforcement personnel, probation and parole officers, court personnel, attorneys, and other governmental entities.
• Responds to these requests for information in a professional and courteous manner and only releases information as authorized.
• Performs primary screening of inmates for medical problems requiring immediate attention; performs primary classification to determine an inmate's risk factors; provides screening for Prison Rape Elimination Act and forwards appropriate information as required by established policies and procedures; secures inmates' property and monies.
• Performs related work as assigned.

About you
Education and Experience:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• A valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history is preferred.
• Must successfully complete NCIC Security and Awareness Training Course.
• May require additional professional or technical certifications as deemed necessary by management.

NOTE: All training will be provided while on the job. The ability to obtain the certifications are required within the first year of employment.

Applicants with equivalent experience or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer
Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Work Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.


Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Essential Safety Functions:
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.
Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.


Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation. Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits series provides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits:


Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io if you would like more information.

Longevity Allowance
Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.

Longevity Allowance
Years of Continuous Service Monthly Longevity Amount
10-14 Years $20.00
15-19 Years $25.00
20-24 Years $30.00
25-29 Years $35.00
30-34 Years $40.00
35-39 Years $45.00
40+ Years $50.00

Parental Leave Employees that have been employed at least 12 months with the county may be eligible for up to 30 days of parental leave immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a legal dependent child. Bereavement Leave
Three (3) days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, which includes a spouse, parent, grandparent or child. Annual Leave
Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.

Earning Rate for Full-Time Employees
Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve-month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.

Sick Leave
Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.

Earning Rate of Sick Leave
Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.


Paid Holiday's
The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees:
January - December: 3 Optional Holidays per Calendar Year
January: New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day
May: Memorial Day
June: Juneteenth Day
July: Independence Day
September: Labor Day
November: Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after Thanksgiving
December: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Training:
Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.
01


Do you have a felony conviction of any crime punishable by more than one year?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03


Have you ever pled "guilty" or "No contest" to, or been convicted of a crime?

• Yes
• No

04


As a Booking Clerk, the work schedule includes day/night shifts, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to work a schedule that includes day/night shifts, weekends, and holidays? Please indicate any concerns related to the schedule and state your preference of working day or night shift.
05


Are you legally able to work in the United States? Required for S.C. Criminal Justice Academy Certification.

• Yes
• No

06


If you answered yes to the felony conviction, please explain the circumstances.
Required Question