The Ontonagon County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified applicants
for a full-time Road Patrol Officer/Deputy.
General Summary: Road Patrol Officers/Deputies patrol the entire County to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of the peace, and arrest violators of State and Local laws. Responds, as directed by the dispatcher or necessitated by a hazard situation, to a variety of complaints or calls requiring police assistance.
Salary and Benefits: Starting wage for this position is $22.06/hr with a 3-year step increase and also includes:
- Law Enforcement Division
- Traffic and Safety
- Continuous & Specialized Training
- Self-Purchased Duty Weapon
- Department issued rifle and shotgun
- Department issued Taser
- Recreational Patrol Opportunities-ORV, Marine, Snowmobile, and USFS Lake Checks
Paid Leave Time & Additional Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Annual Vacation accrued by seniority
- Personal/Sick Time (96 hours annually)
Additional Pay
- Shift Premium
- Uniform Allowance
- Ammo Allowance
- MERS Defined Contribution Retirement
- Optional 457 and HCSB plans available.
- Overtime availability through vacations, shift coverage and multiple grant opportunities.
Health Benefit Package
- Health and dental insurance BC/BS- Employee & Family
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
QUALIFICATIONS: Michigan State Certification Required (M.C.O.L.E.S.)
Successful Completion of the Police Academy or ability to become certified.
Applicants will be required to sign a waiver and undergo a background investigation.
Ontonagon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
A full job description can be requested by emailing [email protected]
