Berkeley County Deputy Sheriff Civil Service Commission Meeting 6/17/2026

The Berkeley County Deputy Sheriff Civil Service Commission held a meeting on June 17, 2026, primarily focused on personnel testing and recruitment processes. Key procurement-related discussions included budget updates highlighting expenditures for test material mailing and print advertisements totaling $724.48, with an overall budget balance of $17,129.72. The commission reviewed results from the recent deputy sheriff open entry test, noting 32 eligible candidates with 15 completing the written exam and four receiving veteran preference points. They discussed procedural updates to Article 2 of their employment rules, including proposed revisions to physical agility testing and bonus points for certified law enforcement officers, with plans for a special meeting on July 1 to finalize these changes. The commission also approved moving the August meeting date and addressed inter-county information sharing regarding civil service rules. Motions to approve minutes, close certain agenda items, and adjourn were passed without opposition.