Park Deputy-HRL

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit the benefits site.

$24.94- $29.09

Do you want a career where you can combine public safety with protecting community spaces? As a Parks Deputy, you’ll enforce laws, ensure public safety, and respond to emergencies across Oakland County parks while making a difference in the lives of residents and visitors.

• You’ll work outdoors in a variety of park settings while protecting the community.
• Every shift brings new challenges and opportunities to serve.
• You’ll provide hands-on assistance in both law enforcement and emergency response.
• You’ll be part of a respected team committed to public service.

• Enforce state laws and local ordinances within Oakland County parks.
• Investigate complaints regarding accidents, property damage, and disturbances.
• Answer emergency calls related to illness, injury, fire, or disruptions to park operations.
• Provide first aid and first response firefighting services until specialized units arrive.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in making arrests when necessary.
• Supervise trusty (inmate) work details assigned inside the parks.
• Utilize countywide and department-specific software to complete reports and assignments.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Be a High School graduate or have certificate of successful completion of the GED.
• Have at least one (1) year of full-time work experience as an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputy; OR
• Possess current MCOLES license OR be currently attending a Police Academy training or its equivalent (as required by MCOLES); OR
• Have completed the police academy and be eligible to be licensed prior to the date of hire; OR
• Have at least two (2) years of full-time work experience as a Federal Law Enforcement Agent; OR
• Be an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Deputy, Marine Deputy or Mounted Deputy with 1,000 hours of service; OR
• Successful completion of a Reserve Police Academy and 1,000 hours of service; OR
• Have two (2) years of full-time work experience as a Corrections Officer.

• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
• Have not been convicted of a violation of criminal law including domestic violence. (Criminal law generally includes all offenses except traffic law, conservation law and liquor law. Generally, conviction for a violation of criminal law is automatically disqualifying).
• Have at least 20/20 corrected vision with both eyes and have normal color vision and depth perception in both eyes.
• Have normal corrected hearing in each ear, per Michigan Commission On Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).

Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.

Must maintain firearms qualification and deputy status.

A background investigation will be conducted covering an evaluation of employment, school, home, credit criminal, military or other personal records. Any conviction or convictions for moving traffic violations, accidents, non-moving traffic violations, or violations of other laws will be reviewed by the Sheriff’s Office before an applicant can be appointed. Information obtained during the background investigation will be considered in the hiring decision.

Convictions of the Domestic Violence Statute will be a disqualifying factor.

• Patrols County parks to enforce State Law statutes and Local and Park ordinances and Park Rules by assisting and informing…