Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:
- MSCTC LCOPAT Form (Physical Abilities) is not uploaded to the application
- MSCTC Written Exam is not verifiable with EMPCO
- Thoroughly documented work history
- Valid Driver's License number
- The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
1. Be at least 18 years old and be a United States Citizen; AND
2. Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development (G.E.D.) Test; AND
3. Have successfully completed the minimum standards outlined in the Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC)
a. Proof of successful completion of a written examination from an approved testing site per the MSCTC at the applicant's expense.
b. Proof of successful completion of the Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (LCOPAT) from an approved testing site per the MSCTC requirements at the applicant's expense; OR
4. Have retired, resigned, or been laid off within the past twenty-four (24) months from a County Sheriff's Office within this state under circumstances that would qualify the person for employment in Michigan as a Local Corrections Officer.
a. Provide verification of completion of the annual 20 hour In-Service training requirement during the time the applicant was employed, or 20 hours of annual training during the time following retirement or resignation.
b. If hired as a Corrections Officer in a Michigan County Sheriff's Office prior to January, 1 2005 provide verification of being included on a "grandfather" list submitted to the Council by a County Sheriff's Office (Public Act 125 of 2003, as required by Section 12).
c. If hired as a Corrections Office after January 1, 2005 provide verification of completion of the Michigan Local Corrections Officers Academy (Public Act 125 of 2003, as required by Section 13 and established by the Council).
d. Submit a Recognition of Prior Training and Experience Form to the Council for review; OR
5. If a Michigan certified Local Corrections Officer transfers from one Michigan County Sheriff's Office to another Michigan County Sheriff's Office, they are not subject to the provisions listed above, as long as the following requirements are met:
The applicant has maintained and can verify their certification requirements, and can verify meeting the minimum hiring standards that were in effect at the time of their original hire date.
6. Have no prior felony convictions. Misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine qualifying status. Domestic violence convictions are basis for automatically disqualifying; AND
7. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license. Out of Country driver's license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver' license before the hire date; AND
8. Have at least corrected 20/20 vision in each eye, normal color vision and depth perception in both eyes; AND
9. Have normal corrected hearing in each ear per MCOLES standards; AND
10. Pass the complete examination, including the employment physical required for this classification; AND
11. Successfully complete the one-year probationary period.