DEPUTY SHERIFF

Law Enforcement Professional

Position Summary: Seeking law enforcement professionals to protect lives and property within Jackson County. Duties could include road patrol, detective bureau, traffic enforcement and crash reconstruction, school liaison, narcotics or other specialized assignments. This position is eligible for sponsorship and tuition coverage for the Mid-Michigan Police Academy. High school graduation or equivalent required. Wages commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Prefer advanced coursework in police administration, criminal justice, or related areas.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Physical fitness and stamina to perform job duties effectively.
• Ability to pass a background investigation, including criminal history check.

Experience and Certifications Preferred:

• Prior experience in a reserve, cadet or law enforcement role.
• MCOLES certification.
• CPR and first aid.
• PBT - Radar - Firearms Safety.
• Experience preferred but willing to train candidates pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Benefits: Health related benefits, life insurance, disability & investments plan eligibility upon hire! This is a full time position with the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Most benefits are effective date of hire including Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual. Use of accrued PTO and paid holidays following 90 calendar days of employment. Core benefits (provided at no cost): $30,000 Life Insurance, $30,000 AD&D Long-Term Disability; Employee Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on length of service); Paid bereavement leave; and Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually. Optional benefits (cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and dependent children; Short-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Health Savings Account; Consumerism Card; Legal Shield & ID Shield. Employees opting out of the County's Health plan, with proof of other health benefit coverage, are eligible to receive an annual Cash-In-Lieu of Insurance benefit, payable at $125 bi-weekly, up to $3,000 annually. Full time employees are offered an Employer match of 6% in our Defined Contribution/401a Plan and greater than two times the employee contribution to our Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHS). The Employee contribution for the RHS Plan is $900 annually with an employer contribution of $2,050 annually. Employees can make voluntary pre-tax contributions up to the IRS limits to our 457 Plan. For full benefit details, go to We are a Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. For details about PSLF, go to

Employer: Jackson County

Location: Jackson, MI

Job Type: Full-Time

Address: 120 West Michigan Avenue Jackson, Michigan, 49201

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