Law Enforcement Cadet - Flexible Part-Time Sheriff Experience

Ottawa County, Michigan; West Olive (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is seeking a part-time Cadet to provide front desk support at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters while gaining exposure to jail operations, patrol procedures, and community policing events. The role requires enrollment in a Criminal Justice or related program and a commitment to a flexible schedule that aligns with school or academy commitments.

Responsibilities include greeting the public, processing reports from offenders, fingerprinting, data entry, and assisting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be currently enrolled in a college level program in Criminal Justice or related field.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers at reception desk and on the phone.
• Process reporting updates from registered sex offenders.
• Issue licenses to purchase handguns to approved applicants.
• Release impounded vehicles to owners.
• Take fingerprints for applicants and court orders.
• Data entry including gun registration, pawn sheets, reports, impounds, fingerprints.
• Participate in Road Patrol and Corrections training.
• Ride-alongs with Law Enforcement Division for exposure and learning.
• Mentorship and training with Field Training Officer.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Conflict resolution

Data entry

Emergency response

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in college program (Criminal Justice or related)

Tools

None

Job description

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is seeking a part-time Cadet to provide front desk support at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters while gaining exposure to jail operations, patrol procedures, and community policing events. The role requires enrollment in a Criminal Justice or related program and a commitment to a flexible schedule that aligns with school or academy commitments.

Responsibilities include greeting the public, processing reports from offenders, fingerprinting, data entry, and assisting