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South Carolina police lateral jobs & hiring bonuses (2026)

7 agencies in South Carolina are posting lateral openings; 4 list a hiring bonus, up to $10,000. Biggest bonuses: South Carolina Highway Patrol ($10,000), Columbia Police Department ($5,000), Dorchester County Sheriff's Office ($5,000). 1 say they accept out-of-state laterals.

Last verified 2026-10-18.

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Agency	Lateral bonus	Pay (annual)	Out-of-state	Closes	State
South Carolina Highway Patrol Statewide, SC · State police	$10,000	$58,222 - $80,622	Yes	Continuous	SC
Columbia Police Department Columbia, SC · Municipal police	$5,000	—	Unknown	Unknown	SC
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Summerville, SC · Sheriff's office	$5,000	$26 - $28	Unknown	2026-11-30	SC
SC Bureau of Protective Services Columbia, SC · State police	$5,000	$54,366 - $67,932	Unknown	Continuous	SC
Greenville Police Department Greenville, SC · Municipal police	None listed	$57,689 - $89,418	Unknown	Unknown	SC
Horry County Police Department Conway, SC · Municipal police	None listed	$61,800	Unknown	Unknown	SC
Myrtle Beach Police Department Myrtle Beach, SC · Municipal police	None listed	$66,747 - $73,422	Unknown	2026-11-05	SC

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