Top-Pay Lateral Deputy Sheriff — Patrol & Enforce

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office; West Olive (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is seeking experienced deputies as lateral hires. Certified MCOLES officers can earn up to $40/hour and receive 126 vacation time depending on experience. Contract negotiations are ongoing and salary and vacation time are subject to change.

Under supervision of a command officer, performs general duty police work protecting life and property across the county. May serve civil papers; a degree of independent judgment is required under emergencies and in potentially

Qualifications

• High school graduation and MCOLES licensure required.
• Specialized training in field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned county area to preserve law and order.
• Enforces traffic regulations and issues tickets.
• Investigates suspicions and possible law violations.
• Makes arrests and escorts suspects to various locations.
• Gathers evidence and prepares detailed reports.
• Provides assistance and information to the public.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Criminal investigations

Public interaction

Observation and judgment

Firearm proficiency

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma

MCOLES licensure

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is seeking experienced deputies as lateral hires. Certified MCOLES officers can earn up to $40/hour and receive 126 vacation time depending on experience. Contract negotiations are ongoing and salary and vacation time are subject to change.

Under supervision of a command officer, performs general duty police work protecting life and property across the county. May serve civil papers; a degree of independent judgment is required under emergencies and in potentially