Road Patrol Deputy

Job Title

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

Salary

$32.76 - $39.56 Hourly

Location

West Olive, MI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

4170

Department

Sheriff's Office

Job Description

Please note : The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is not currently hiring for Road Patrol Deputy positions. However, we welcome applications from individuals with lateral experience to establish a pool of qualified candidates. As positions become available, applicants from this pool will be contacted for interviews. In addition, this is not a sponsorship opportunity. Only licensed law enforcement individuals, or those currently attending a police academy will be considered.

Under the supervision of a command officer, performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property throughout the county. Maintains law and order, prevents crime, deals with complaints, and renders emergency assistance to the public as a uniformed officer. Also may serve civil papers. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and standard methods and practices. A degree of independent initiative and judgment must be exercised by the employee under emergency conditions. The work may involve an element of danger.

This is a full-time, benefited position working at various locations throughout Ottawa County.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Patrols an assigned area of the county in motorized equipment to generally preserve law and order and prevent and discover the commission of crime.
• Enforces traffic regulations and issues tickets.
• Investigates suspicious conditions and possible law violations.
• Makes arrests for violations of laws, escorts suspects to various locations, advises suspects of their rights, and incarcerates suspects on charges.
• Escorts prisoners to court, testifies in court proceedings, and otherwise assists in prosecution.
• At scene of an accident administers emergency assistance, directs and controls traffic, conducts investigation, gathers evidence, interviews witnesses, makes arrests, and prepares a detailed report.
• Records and takes appropriate follow-up action on citizen calls and complaints.
• Provides assistance and information to the public.
• Watches for and investigates wanted and missing persons and stolen property.
• Serves civil and criminal process, including warrants and subpoenas.

Required Education, Training and Experience

M.C.O.L.E.S. Certified or those currently in a police academy, preferably supplemented by specialized training courses in employee's field of specialty. Bachelor's degree preferred. Possession of a valid driver's license.

Additional Requirements and Information

The qualified candidate will have the following knowledge and skills :

Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer