Field Services Deputy – Sheriff Department

Ingham County•Mason, MI

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About The Position

Field Services Deputies work in the Field Services Division of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office. Their primary function is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the community through partnerships and a commitment to excellence. The office seeks service-minded, team-oriented applicants who demonstrate honor, courage, commitment, professionalism, and accountability. The position involves responding to service requests and emergencies, investigating crimes and accidents, enforcing traffic laws, providing security, transporting prisoners, completing reports and administrative work, and engaging with the community. Deputies attend court and authorized training, follow lawful orders, and may be directed to work mandatory overtime. Applicants must be MCOLES-certifiable and have an MCOLES number, or already be licensed police officers. Applicants with notable prior experience may be considered for elevated starting pay. Applications may close once sufficient qualified applications have been received or a qualified candidate is identified.

Requirements

Must be MCOLES-certifiable and have an MCOLES number, or already be a licensed police officer.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must have uncorrected vision correctable to 20/20 in each eye by soft contact lenses, gas-permeable lenses, or extended-wear lenses; vision must be no worse than 20/40 in each eye when correctable to 20/20 with glasses.
Must not be color blind.
Must have no prior felony convictions, including expunged convictions.
Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass a background investigation and clinical evaluations.
Must be licensable as a law enforcement officer through MCOLES.
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, and overtime when called upon, including for planned or unplanned obligations at any hour, day, or week.
Demonstrate effective communication skills and work with individuals to ensure clarity and understanding.
Have operator-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel, and systems used within the Office.
Be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments and tolerate exposure to varied lighting, noise, odors, temperatures, weather, hazards, communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and individuals in crisis.
Use required personal protective equipment to minimize workplace risks.
Be able to sit, stand, walk, traverse, climb, balance, twist, bend, stoop or crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, handle, pinch, type, and perform repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements.
Have regular stamina for the listed physical activities and periodically exert more than 50 pounds of force.
Have close, medium, and far visual acuity for job tasks.
Be able to communicate and respond to inquiries in person and over the phone.
Be able to operate a PC or laptop and enter and retrieve information from a computer.
Be able to handle varying and often high levels of stress.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent preferred.
Prior experience in law enforcement or the military preferred.
Notable prior experience may be considered for starting pay elevation.

Responsibilities

Respond to citizen requests for service and document incidents when necessary.
Conduct initial and follow-up investigations of crimes.
Respond to accidents, investigate them, and render first aid.
Provide traffic enforcement.
Conduct residential and business security checks.
Provide security at special events and courts.
Assist other agencies upon request.
Transport prisoners to court, hospitals, and other appointments.
Perform administrative duties as directed.
Prepare police reports, daily activity logs, and other documentation.
Attend court, on or 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 superior officers concerning assignments, duties, and tasks.
Participate in community events and community engagement.
Adhere to departmental standards regarding HIPAA and other privacy matters.
Maintain operational standards, including proficiency in firearms and less-lethal weapons.
Perform other duties as assigned.
During a public health emergency, perform duties that may be similar to those in the job description.