St. Joseph County: Road Patrol Deputy Closing Date: December 31, 2023

As a certified law enforcement officer, patrols the County in order to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of the peace. Responds, as directed by the dispatcher or as necessitated by a hazardous situation, to a variety of complaints or calls. Performs the duties of lower classified Department personnel as necessitated by absences, staff shortages, or urgent situations.

Requirements

Education:

The job requires knowledge normally acquired through completion of a high school education. Specialized training beyond high school is desirable such as community college course work in criminal justice, law enforcement and related subjects.

Experience:

Between six (6) months and one year of on-the-job orientation, training and experience is required to meet the performance standards associated with the job.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and comprehension of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and the law with regard to appropriate officer behavior/response and enforcement activities involving the public are required.
• Knowledge of investigative police techniques, methods and procedures is required.
• Knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances, including the laws of arrest and evidence is required.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms is required. Must be able to shoot both hand and shoulder weapons.
• Knowledge and ability to administer first aid and CPR is required.
• Must pass background investigation.
• The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.
• Additional pre-hire requirements must be received.

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:

• MCOLES licensure is preferred.
• A valid State of Michigan driver's license.
• Custom Fields

Union: POAM 

Union Pay Grade-Wage Scale: Starting Wage $24.74 per hour. Wage Range $24.74 - $31.40 per hour. Based on experience.

In addition: 

• Work 12 hour shifts, however some contract cars work 10 hour shifts
• Operate 2021-2023 Chevy Tahoe's 
• Equipped with outer vest carriers and lightweight polos
• Provide all equipment needed 

Other opportunities are included but not limited too the following jobs: 

Please contact Captain TJ Baker at 269-467-9045 ext. 281 to discuss further. 

• Major Crimes Task Force
• Crime Scene Technician 
• Friend of the Court Deputy
• Accident Investigator
• Narcotics Unit
• Special Response Team
• School Resource Deputy 
• Detective's 
• Traffic Cars
• Traffic Overtime