Lexington County Environmental Health enforces health and environmental regulations involving food protection, general sanitation, water and wastewater, rabies and vector control.
Sheriff Luther Carl Knight is at the helm of the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office. The office's mission statement is "to improve the quality of life by providing a safe environment for all people within our county." Visit the Sheriff's Office website to learn more about the civil process at this location.
Lexington County's Central Traffic Court handles small claims traffic cases. Housed in the county's magistrate offices, the court oversees traffic misdemeanors and other offenses. Penalties may result in up to 30 days of jail or $500 fines.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is an internationally accredited and full-service law enforcement agency headed by Sheriff James R. Metts, who took office in 1972. In addition to law enforcement, the department also runs the county's detention center and its headquarters also houses the county's magistrate bond court. In addition to patrols and investigations, the department also boasts Marine Patrol and Aviation units, forensic searches, tactical and fugitive apprehension units, narcotics detection, school resource officers, a K-9 unit, and a force of trained volunteer Reserve Deputies.
Lexington County Human Resources compiles a database of government agency employment opportunities available in Lexington county. Job postings include positions such as school crossing guard, paramedic, library assistant and fire service training officer. Applications are submitted over the Internet. Certain positions may require testing.
