Deputy Sheriff Road Patrol

Chippewahd; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take home patrol vehicles

Health insurance (BCBS of Michigan)

Sick leave

Vacation

Personal leave days

Compensatory time off

MERS hybrid retirement plan

Job summary

The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is seeking a full-time Road Patrol Deputy to investigate criminal and civil complaints, handle traffic crashes, and write comprehensive reports while enforcing traffic laws. Candidates must be MCOLES certified or certifiable at appointment.

Starting compensation ranges from $26.37 to $30.05 per hour for a 3-year deputy, with potential negotiation for lateral transfers or prior law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess current Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) licensing or be licensable prior to applying.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Investigate criminal and civil complaints, traffic crashes, and write reports.
• Enforce traffic laws.

Skills

MCOLES certification

Report writing

Law enforcement experience

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for full-time Road Patrol Deputy positions. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating criminal and civil complaints, traffic crashes, and report writing, as well as enforcing traffic laws. Applicants must be MCOLES certified or certifiable at the time of appointment.

Requirements

Current salary range starting at $26.37 an hour progressing to $30.05 an hour for 3-year deputy. Starting rate may be negotiable for lateral transfers or those with prior law enforcement experience. Chippewa County offers a MERS hybrid retirement plan and up to an 8% match into a Nationwide 457 plan. Health insurance benefits with BCBS of Michigan. Sick time, vacation time, personal leave days, and compensatory time off. Take home patrol vehicles provided for all full-time road patrol deputies. Opportunities within the Sheriff's Office include but are not limited to road patrol, road patrol sergeant, Detective and Detective sergeant, TRI-Dent Detective, School Resource Officers, Marine, ORV and Snowmobile, and Drone pilots.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Associate's degree or higher

21 years of age or older

Must possess current Michigan Commission om Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) licensing or be licensable prior to applying

Valid Michigan Driver's License