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Mackinac County Sheriff's Office: Road Patrol Deputy Closing Date: April 14, 2025

Opening Date: 10/14/2024
Closing Date: 04/14/2025


Contact: Lt. Bryan Hookana 
Telephone: 906-643-1911

  • MCOLES Licensed / Licensable or current academy cadets  – REQUIRED                               
  • (We DO NOT sponsor academy prospects)                                                                                 
  • Relaxed tattoo and beard policy
  • Regularly scheduled 8 hour shifts with every other weekend off                                                                         
  • Mackinac County Residency – REQUIRED within 6 months  of hiring                                                     
  • Shift hours from 8am – 4pm  or  4pm - midnight                                                                         
  • Top pay at 2 years of full-time employment                                                                                                                                     
  • Duties may include operating patrol boats, Side x sides, snowmobiles and hovercraft  

Where: Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office 100 S. Marley, St. Ignace, MI 49781

Positions: The Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office has a full time opening and is currently accepting applications for the position of Resident-Road Patrol Deputy. Applicants are expected to pass a drug screening, background investigation and oral interview.

Pay and Benefits: Minimum starting pay from $24.09 - $28.92 an hour depending on experience plus shift premium and OT when available. No cost BC/BS health care for the employee and family, including medical/dental/vision. Longevity pay and vested retirement after 6 years that includes up to 9% employer contribution.  Also, employee retirement health care with county contribution depending on years of service. Sick, vacation and personal days are also included. All uniforms, training, patrol vehicle and equipment are paid for or provided by the employer.

Application packets may be downloaded and completed prior to your arrival at: https://www.mackinaccounty.net/departments/sheriffs-office/sheriffs-office-employment/ or may be picked up at the Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office and filled out.

Mackinac County is an equal opportunity employer.