2740 Dawson Drive
Chester, SC 29706
Phone: (803) 581-2602 or (803) 385-2606
Fax: (803) 581-0713 or (803) 377-1812
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Detention Center Director

Wayne Alley
Email: walley@chesterso.com


our mission

To serve the citizens by providing safe, secure and humane detention of individuals in custody while preparing them for a successful return to the community. It is our belief that through professionalism, teamwork, and person accountability, we will encourage an atmosphere that promotes positive interactions with fellow staff, the public, and the inmate population.

Daily Pledge

Confident, Conscientious, Steadfast, Optimistic, Dedicated, Determined

We are Confident in our ability to carry out daily task in a professional manner, as we are Conscientious of others while performing our duties. We remain Steadfast in our goal to provide a safe and secure environment for the staff, inmates, and the public. Optimistically, we strive to be the best we can be, and continue in our service with Dedication and Determination.