Sheriff Deputy Recruit

This is a nonsworn training level classification in the Sheriffs Office. Sheriff Deputy Recruits will attend an approved Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) basic police academy for training. During the training Sheriff Deputy Recruits do not have police powers and are subject to the rules and regulations of the Muskegon County Sheriffs Office and the academy attended. A Promotion to a sworn Deputy Sheriff position is contingent upon successful completion of the basic academy and meeting the minimum entrance qualifications for a Deputy Sheriff. Upon promotion to Deputy Sheriff incumbents will begin a new sixmonth probationary period.

1 Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent necessary.

2 No specific work experience necessary.

3 Must be 20 years old at the time of appointment to Police Officer.

4 Must be a U.S. Citizen.

5 A valid Michigan Drivers license and safe driving record required.

Special Requirements

At the time of application the applicant must:

Be a bona fide resident of the State of Michigan for one (1) year prior to time of appointment;

Be bondable;

Be in good physical condition including normal visual functions and acuity in each eye correctable to 20/20;

Be willing to work varied shifts including nights weekends and holidays;

Have no felony convictions or disqualifying offenses as determined by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. (MCOLES);Have the ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes credit history driving record criminal activity military and employment records and character references in accordance with the minimum standards for employment issued by MCOLES.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class must have the Physical health strength and agility necessary to meet the physical demands of police work as determined by a physical agility test and medical exam based on current MCOLES guidelines.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of a recruit the employee may be exposed to actual and assimilations for educational purposes of the following: adverse weather conditions extreme heat high precarious places fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risk of electrical shock explosives bodily fluids and other dangers associated with crime or accident scenes and other extremely dangerous situations. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to very loud. An employee in this position may be exposed to extreme emotional trauma as well including dealing with injured abused traumatized or deceased people.