Field Services Deputy - Sheriff Department

Job Overview

Applicants with notable prior experience may be considered for a starting pay elevation.

Applications are accepted until sufficient qualified candidates are identified. The position may close at any time.

Law Enforcement Sheriff Deputies are assigned to the Field Services Division of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office. The primary function of a Sheriff’s Deputy is to insure the health, safety, and well‑being of our community through partnerships and pursuit of excellence. The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office has a strong relationship with our public and other agency partners. We are seeking service‑minded, team‑oriented applicants willing to adopt values such as honor, courage, and commitment, professionalism, and accountability that may help make a difference in peoples’ lives.

• Respond to citizen requests for service, appropriately documenting the incident when necessary.
• Conduct initial and follow‑up investigations on crimes.
• Respond to, investigate, and render first aid at accidents.
• Provide traffic enforcement.
• Provide residential and business security checks.
• Provide security at special events.
• Proved security at courts.
• Assist with other agencies requesting assistance.
• Provide prisoner transport for court, hospital, and other appointments.
• Perform various administrative duties as directed.
• Possess and utilize effective written communication skills for police reports, daily activity logs, and other important documentation.
• Attend court on and off duty when required by subpoena.
• Attend and participate in Sheriff’s Office authorized training.
• Work mandatory overtime when directed by a supervisor.
• Follow lawful orders from their superior officers concerning all aspects of the Sheriff office pertaining to assignments, duties and tasks.
• Community events and community engagement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to HIPAA and other privacy issues.
• Establish and maintain operational standards relative to this position, including but not limited to firearms and less lethal weapons training proficiency.
• During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to, but not limited to, those in his/her job description.
• Operator level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel and all systems operational within the Office.

• High School diploma or GED is the minimum education requirement to be considered. Associates degree/equivalent preferred.

• Prior experience in Law Enforcement or Military preferred.

• Uncorrected vision correctable to 20/20 vision in each eye by soft contact lenses, gas permeable lenses and/or extended wear lenses. No greater than 20/40 vision in each eye correctable to 20/20 with glasses. Must not be color blind.
• Must have no prior felony convictions (includes expunged convictions).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass background investigation and clinical evaluations.
• Must be licensable as a Law Enforcement Officer through MCOLES.
• Must be able to fulfill work that includes 12‑hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays and work overtime when called upon to meet obligations that are planned and unplanned at any given hour, day, or week.

• This position works in both an indoor and outdoor environment and may be exposed to notable lights, noises, odors, temperatures or weather conditions.
• This position may operate a variety of vehicles including cars, trucks, tractors, forklifts, cranes, hoists, bucket trucks, boats, etc.
• This position is exposed to a variety of hazards such as traffic, moving vehicles, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, slippery surfaces, chemicals, cleaning solutions, oils, hazardous materials, etc.
• This position may be exposed to air quality conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc.
• This position may be exposed to noise levels which require shouting in order to be heard.
• This position is exposed to communicable diseases, blood, other body fluids, etc.
• This position is…