Deputy Sheriff

County of Newaygo•White Cloud, MI

About The Position

The Newaygo County Sheriff is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Deputy position. The selected candidate will protect life and property through enforcement of laws. Duties include patrolling assigned areas, investigating, making arrests, directing and controlling traffic, writing violation citations, preparing reports, appearing in court, serving civil process, and providing services and assistance to the public. The selected candidate may also be assigned to School Resource, Drug Enforcement, or Traffic Enforcement duties. Candidates who live in Newaygo County will be required to take their cruiser home between shifts.

Requirements

Must be currently licensed or considered licensable by MCOLES standards.
Must be at least 21 years old as of the date of filing the official application.
Must be a United States citizen.
Vision must be correctable to 20/20 with no major defects; normal color vision and normal hearing are required.
Must be able to pass any physical agility test required to determine physical fitness for the duties of the position.
Must have no prior felony convictions.
Must have a valid Michigan Driver License with a good driving record.
Out-of-state applicants must provide a current driving record at the time of application and obtain a State of Michigan license within one month of employment.
Must have taken and passed the MCOLES Pre-employment Test (reading and writing test).

Responsibilities

Protect life and property through enforcement of laws.
Patrol assigned areas.
Investigate and make arrests.
Direct and control traffic.
Write violation citations and prepare reports.
Appear in court.
Serve civil process.
Provide services and assistance to the public.
Potentially serve in School Resource, Drug Enforcement, or Traffic Enforcement assignments.
If residing in Newaygo County, take the cruiser home between shifts.