The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) has statutory responsibilities assigned under two Michigan laws. Public Act 203 of 1965, requires that the Commission prepare and publish mandatory minimum recruitment, selection and training standards for entry-level law enforcement officers in the state of Michigan. Act 203 also requires the Commission to define categories and clas
Approved Commission Resolutions
List of Physical Fitness test dates
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Eligibility for Licensing as a Law Enforcement Officer and Applicant Documentation
Licensing Standards & Policy and Procedures Manual
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MCOLES Active Duty Firearms Standard
Audio Visual Recording of Custodial Interrogations - Public Act 479 of 2012
Law Enforcement Officer Manual & Model Policy for Domestic Violence and Response to Sexual Assault
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Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA)
Public Act 330
Michigan's Speed Measurement Standards
Commissioning and Licensing Railroad Police Officers
Public Act 195 of 1966
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September 19, 2024
Opening Date: 09/18/2024
Closing Date: 10/11/2024
Contact: Lt. Alex Gill
Email: agill@mqtco.org
The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office is seeking applicants to fill three, full-time road patrol positions. MCOLES licensed officers may start in January, 2025. We are accepting applicants that seek sponsorship for MCOLES licensure for the spring 2025 Northern Michigan University Regional Police Academy.
The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is the largest county in Michigan in land area the most populous county in the Upper Peninsula. Deputies patrol the County in order to enforce the laws, investigate criminal activities, police crash scenes, respond to domestic and other disputes, and answer requests for variety of services. Performs a variety of functions related to protecting lives and property within the County. May be assigned to the detective division, traffic enforcement, narcotics team, court security, township contracted policing programs, school liaison, or other specialized assignment. May receive specialized training in crash reconstruction, evidence/property management, crime scene processing and other areas. Additional duties include Secondary Road Traffic Enforcement, Airport Security, UPSET (undercover drug team) and Special Operations (Snowmobile, ORV and Marine Safety).
Applicants are to return the County of Marquette application, cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Office by October 11, 2024. For more information: https://www.co.marquette.mi.us/departments/administrator/employment_opportunities.php.
