Livingston County Michigan Sheriff Livingston County Jail Building, 150 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI  48843 Phone 517.546.2440  FAX 517.546.1744  Jail Phone 517.546.2445  Jail FAX 517.546.1800

 
Employment Information Requirements

 

Road Patrol Applicants

Road Patrol applicants must:

* Be at least 21 years of age
* Have no prior felony convictions (including expunged convictions)
* Possess a High School Diploma or completion of the General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
* Completion of college courses from an accredited college or university preferred
* Successful completion of a psychological exam and a physical exam which will include a drug screen.
* Vision correctable to 20/20
* Be MCOLES certified or be MCOLES certifiable at time of hire.
* Have attended (or currently attending) police academy school.
* Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license
* Successful completion of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) pre-enrollment written test

A Road Patrol Deputy employed by the Livingston County Sheriff Department is responsible for performing the duties of a police officer as required by the United States of America, the State of Michigan and the County of Livingston through the enforcement of laws and the suppression of crime. A Livingston County Sheriffs’ road patrol Deputy duties include but are not limited to: the enforcement of laws, preparing written reports of activity, investigation of criminal complaints, prepare cases for court hearings, and give testimony at court hearings. This position requires good computer and organizational skills. Applicants must be willing to work in a para-military environment. Applicants must have the ability to complete and maintain certifications in the use of job-related equipment including firearms. Applicants must also posses the ability to interact well with co-workers and citizens alike.

Applications must be received no later than Tuesday, 9-18-07 at 5 p.m.


Corrections Officer Applicants

Applicants for the position of Corrections Officer must:

* Be at least 18 years of age
* Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license
* Have no prior felony convictions (including expunged convictions)
* NOTE: Misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed and may disqualify eligibility of candidate
* Possess a High School Diploma or completion of the General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
* Completion of college courses from an accredited college or university preferred
* Successful completion of a psychological exam and a physical exam which will include a drug screen
* Vision correctable to 20/20
* Successful completion of a pre-enrollment written test
* Successful completion of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) physical agility test (conducted by Sheriff Department)
* Weapon certification and annual qualification


A Corrections Officer is responsible for all activities relating to the safe and secure operation of the Jail. This includes all inmate activities from receiving into booking, up to and including release. Persons in this position are responsible for basic security, inmate booking, inmate transport, medical and food service responsibilities, inmate visitation, inmate mail, and electronic monitoring of the entire Jail facility.

 

Applications must be received no later than Tuesday, 9-18-07 at 5 p.m.


After passing the above requirements, the applicant is placed on the eligibility list.  The final offer for employment is made from this list.

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Last updated:  Thursday, September 06, 2007 Updated by:  D. Gregor