**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.*** 
Law Enforcement Sheriff Deputies are assigned to the Field Services Division of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office. The primary function of a Sheriff’s Deputy is to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our community through partnerships and the pursuit of excellence. The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office has a strong relationship with our public and other agency partners. Our Vision is to set the standard in corrections and law enforcement through leadership, innovation and a commitment to excellence. We are seeking service minded, team-oriented applicants willing to adopt values such as honor, courage, and commitment, professionalism, and accountability that may help make a difference in peoples’ lives.
 
 Law Enforcement Special Part Time Sheriff’s Deputies will be asked to fulfill shift work with a variable schedule to supplement staffing demands. Shifts may include 8, 10- or 12-hour shifts, day or night shifts, and weekends. Holiday and overtime assignments will be avoided for this position.
 Essential Functions of our deputies include but are not limited to:
 
 1. Respond to citizen requests for service, appropriately documenting the incident when necessary.
 2. Conduct initial and follow-up investigations on crimes.
 3. Respond to, investigate, and render first aid at accidents.
 4. Provide traffic enforcement.
 5. Provide residential and business security checks.
 6. Provide security at special events.
 7. Proved security at courts.
 8. Assist with other agencies requesting assistance.
 9. Provide prisoner transport for court, hospital, and other appointments.
 10. Perform various administrative duties as directed.
 11. Possess and utilize effective written communication skills for police reports, daily activity logs, and other important documentation.
 12. Attend court on and off duty when required by subpoena.
 13. Attend and participate in Sheriff’s Office authorized training.
 14. Follow lawful orders from their superior officers concerning all aspects of the Sheriff’s office pertaining to assignments, duties and tasks.
 15. Community events and community engagement.Education: High School diploma or GED is the minimum education requirement to be considered. Associates degree/equivalent preferred.
 Experience: Prior experience in Law Enforcement or Military preferred. Must be license eligible as a law enforcement officer (M.C.O.L.E.S. certified)
 
Extra compensation is paid for working night shift.
 Pre-Employment Requirements:
 Weight must be in proportion to height as determined by physical examination.
 Uncorrected vision correctable to 20/20 vision in each eye by soft contact lenses, gas permeable lenses and/or extended wear lenses. No greater than 20/40 vision in each eye correctable to 20/20 with glasses. Must not be color blind.
 Must have no prior felony convictions (includes expunged convictions).
 Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license.
 Must be at least 21 years of age.
 
 (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.)
 
Requirements and Working Conditions
 Must be capable of affecting an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints
 Must be able to climb over obstacles; climb through openings; jump down from elevated surfaces; jump over obstacles, ditches and streams; and crawl in confined areas to facilitate pursuit, search, investigate and/or rescue which may also involve standing or sitting for long periods of time.
 Requires the ability to communicate verbally and effectively by listening to people and by giving information, directions, and commands in person and over law enforcement radio channels.
 Initiates and responds to radio communications, often under adverse conditions such as siren usage and high-speed vehicle operations.
 Must be capable of performing tasks which require lifting, carrying, or dragging people or heavy objects while performing arrest, rescue or general patrol functions.
 
 (This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.
 
CCLP/Law Enforcement
 06/2023
Starting Deputy Pay $25.73/hr.