Police Officer

Purpose/Description

The Police Officer is under the direct supervision of a Sheriff's Command Officer. Police Officer's perform professional police work for the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. This position will be assigned to the Wayne County Jail and will provide inmate security and supervision in any of the three (3) jail facilities. The Police Officer is vital to the day-to-day operation of the Sheriff's Office.

 

 

• Required Tasks
  • Maintain and ensure the security of the Wayne County Sheriff's Jail and its prisoners.
  • Conform to rules regulations and procedures of the Wayne County Sheriff's Jail.
  • Provide for and ensure the humane treatment of prisoners.
  • Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
  • Monitor, supervise and control inmate prisoners.
  • Ensure inmate adherence to laws, rules and regulations.
  • Prepare reports, inmate investigations, transport inmate prisoners, and provide emergency assistance as necessary.
  • Investigate accidents to determine cause.
  • Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
  • Respond to emergency alarms and situations.
  • Ensure physical and computer accountability of all inmates and accuracy of information.
  • Required to be physically and mentally able to work a minimum of 40.5 hours per week and mandatory overtime.
  • Conduct daily headcounts to ensure that all inmates are present and accounted for.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Prepare investigation or incident reports.
  • Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras.
  • Inspect Equipment, Structures, or Material to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
  • Record information about suspects or criminals.
  • Ensure the health and welfare of the inmates.
  • Other duties deemed necessary.

• Educational Requirements
  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Have a valid Michigan Driver's License and a good driving record.
  • Prior to hire, have passed the MSCTC Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (see misctc.org for details).
  • Prior to hire, have passed the EMPCO written exam.

TYPES OF TESTS

Background Investigation1(Pass/Fail), Personal Qualifications Interview will be rated at (60%), Experience will be worth (25%), Higher Education will be worth (15%).

1A comprehensive investigation of each applicant's background will be conducted. Applicants will be fingerprinted. A check will be made of the applicant's present and past employment, financial responsibilities, traffic violation record, conservation law conviction record and criminal conviction record. An unacceptable report of any of these records will be cause for rejection of the applicant or disqualification of the applicant's examination. A felony conviction will automatically disqualify the applicant. Reports on these and other related matters will be made a part of the investigation report. This report may be used as a partial basis for the personal qualification rating at the interview.

Applicants that are disqualified for any reason may not re-apply for a police officer examination for six (6) months from the date of disqualification.

CANDIDATES MUST PASS ALL TESTS IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST.

 PURPOSE

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligibility list from which to fill present and future vacancies including temporary positions. The list will remain in effect for six (6) months but may be extended.  The eligibility list resulting from this examination will be used only when there are no persons available on the current established Police Officer lists, 2911 oc.  All lists will remain in existence until exhausted or terminated by the Department of Personnel/Human Resources.

This is a continuous examination and ranking on the eligible list will be subject to change as names are added and removed from the list.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Pay Rate and Fringe Benefits: 

Full-time positions will be paid at the minimum pay rate with annual increases where applicable. Payment is on a bi-weekly basis. Full-time, permanent employees receive fringe benefits, which include vacation pay, sick leave pay,