CORRECTIONS OFFICER I 009-26

Union Affiliation: Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Deputies Association (KCSDA), an affiliate of the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM)

GENERAL SUMMARY
This position is responsible for maintaining the custody, safety, and security of residents of the Kalamazoo County Jail, a 24-hour, physically secure criminal justice facility. The role requires successful completion of a medical examination, drug screening, psychological evaluation, and a comprehensive background investigation. Candidates must be able to understand, retain, and apply agency rules, regulations, policies, and security procedures. The position requires the ability to maintain composure in stressful or emergency situations; multitask effectively; react quickly and calmly; communicate clearly; prepare accurate written reports; and learn and apply self-defense and control techniques when dealing with potentially hostile or combative people. Work assignments are variable and may include any shift, day of the week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe residents while detecting or prohibiting behavior that might threaten the facility's security or others' safety.
• Respond quickly to calls for assistance within the jail.
• Prepare written reports after responding to critical incidents.
• Accurately count and observe jail population.
• Conduct thorough searches of those individuals who are arrested, housed, or otherwise temporarily accommodated within the jail.
• Monitor feeding, recreational activities and correctly deliver medication(s) to residents.
• Ensure proper operation and upkeep of the facility's security systems, firefighting equipment, and other jail gear.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Possess a valid Michigan Driver’s license.
• Passage of a written examination (Empco, Inc.): For registration and to find details on requirements, dates, locations, and fees visit empco.net.
• Pass a Physical Ability Test: Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (LCOPAT) via Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC). For requirements, dates, locations, and fees, visit misctc.org.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

An individual with any of the following is ineligible for consideration for employment: A felony conviction, pending felony or misdemeanor charge, domestic violence conviction, or any outstanding warrant.

The County offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Employer-funded defined contribution retirement plan
• Life & Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Overtime

To view the collective bargaining agreement, visit https://www.kalcounty.gov/375/Sheriffs-Office and click on Current Contract under Deputies Association.

VETERANS are encouraged to apply: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.

Pay Scale-D-17

Full Time - Shift Varies

Position : 10715029

Code : 26009-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Job Family : CORRECTIONS

Posting Start : 02/10/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Benefits Information

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $27.87-$29.17