Starting pay is dependent on an applicant's relevant experience.
**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or a qualified candidate is identified. This position could close at any time.**
Under the direct supervision of a shift commander (Corrections Sergeant), the corrections deputy maintains all security requirements of a designated section of the correctional facility (jail). Carries out assignments as directed or in accordance with Corrections Division and Departmental policy.
High school diploma or GED equivalent with college courses in Corrections preferred. Must successfully complete or have completed the Michigan Sheriff Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) 160 hr Local Corrections Officer Academy when requested.
Experience in the Corrections field at the County level is preferred.
Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License with a good driving record. No prior felony convictions. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to receive and maintain a valid CPL (Concealed Pistol License).
Written Exam - Must have passed the Michigan Sheriff's Association's EMPCO Written Exam and subit documentation within 15 days of position's closing date. Information on how to register for the exam can be found at www.empco.net/msa
Physical Exam - Applicants must have passed physical agiility examination within 15 days of the position's closing date. Information regarding requirements can be found at www.empco.net/testing/information.php#qualifying
Oral Interview - Must successfully complete oral interview process
Good moral character - Must possess good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation covering school and employment records, the use of illegal controlled substances, state and federal fingerprint records, home environment, as well as personal traits and integrity.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.
Physical Requirements:
[This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements]:
Light Work: Exerting up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. In an emergency, must be capable of moving an unconscious person to safety if the situation dictates. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Must not exhibit symptoms of claustrophobia to the extent that he/she is unable to work in a closed in environment and/or cannot perform the essential functions of the job while wearing protective equipment including, but not limited to Scott Air packs.
Reaching, Handling, Fingering and/or Feeling: (Reaching - Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.) (Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands (fingering not involved).) (fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling).) (Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of finger tips).
Talking and/or Hearing: (Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.) (Hearing - Perceiving nature of sounds by ear.)
Seeing: The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. The important aspects of vision are:
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Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
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Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
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Depth Perception - three dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
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Field of Vision - area that can be seen up and down or right and left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
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Accommodation - adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye.
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Color Vision - ability to identify and distinguish colors.
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Worker must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job at night as well as during the day and specifically must be free from a condition commonly referred to as"night blindness".
Working Conditions
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions; activities occur both inside and outside.
Hazards: Conditions or situations in which there is danger to life, health or bodily injury. this category includes a variety of physical hazards, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to burns and radiant energy, exposure to all types of explosives and exposure to toxic chemical and biological agents. Physical hazards dealing with unruly inmates.
Patrol car/van, firearms, handcuffs, fire equipment, alarms, call box, camera, telephone equipment, map, protective clothing, radio, respirator, computers, baton, taser and o.c. gas.
