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Florence County approves $5,000 sign‑on bonus for SC‑certified deputies, $350 referral incentive
Summary
Council approved an amended Sheriff's Office recruitment program providing a $5,000 sign‑on bonus (paid across benchmarks) for newly hired South Carolina‑certified deputies and a $350 referral payment for current employees; funding to be reallocated from current year salary savings.
Council approved a revised recruitment and referral bonus program for the Florence County Sheriff's Office designed to attract South Carolina‑certified deputies. County Administrator Kevin Yokim explained the $5,000 sign‑on bonus will be paid in identified benchmarks ($1,500/$1,500/$2,000) and will apply only to officers already SC‑certified; the county will continue existing sign‑on bonuses for non‑certified hires. The program also provides a $350 one‑time referral bonus to current employees who recruit a new certified deputy, and includes a signed agreement to permit recovery of funds if the new hire leaves before 24 months.
