The sheriff of Greenville County is involved in an all-out effort to get his employees pay raises and he’s taking it straight to the people.
Sheriff Hobart Lewis said he has worked all six years he’s been the elected sheriff to get Greenville County to fund significant raises as the county has moved from one of the best paying agencies to 31st in the state.
The starting salary for a deputy is $51,438. The State Law Enforcement Division pays $58,000 to $61,000, according to job postings. Richland County Sheriff’s Department base salary is about $53,578…