Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Sheriff Department 701 Ball Avenue NE Grand Rapids
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2501-301-0000-REF
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 12/06/2024
Closing Date: 1/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Responsibilities *We are excited to announce that we are accepting step to step lateral transfers (please see adjusted pay scale below)* County Patrol Officer 2025 starting rate of pay (less than 12 months experience): $30.81
12-23 months experience as a full-time police officer: $34.12
24-35 months experience as a full-time police officer: $34.78
36-47 months experience as a full-time police officer: $36.52
48-59 months experience as a full-time police officer: $38.35
60-71 months experience as a full-time police officer: $40.27
72 and greater months experience as a full-time police officer: $43.07
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is a multi-faceted, modern police agency with specialized units including vice, detective bureau, school resources, and traffic investigations.
Successful candidates will function as part of a highly motivated, team-oriented group of police professionals. Will provide services to the residents of Kent County by enforcing laws and traffic regulations; investigating crime; utilizing crime prevention techniques; and providing general assistance to the public. Will patrol assigned areas to prevent and/or discover the commission of a crime; respond to a variety of situations involving automobile accidents, robberies, medical emergencies, domestic disturbances and other felonies and misdemeanors. Will gather evidence; take statements from parties; obtain witnesses; secure crime scenes; prepare detailed reports; and testify in court.
Please note: Candidates that are hired into this position must live within 24 miles of the Kent County border within 1 year. *This position is eligible for a referral bonus* Minimum Qualifications Requires Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Certification or must be MCOLES Certifiable.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse populations are essential.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Michigan Driver's License, a good driving record and be free of felony convictions. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies without direct supervision is required. Must be able to render first-aid to injured persons.
Desired qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field and demonstrated work experience in law enforcement. Fluency in a second language is beneficial.
In order to qualify to become a County Patrol Officer, candidates are subject to detailed personal, work and criminal background investigations and drug testing. The successful candidate must be of sound character and demonstrate a responsible work history. Applicants must be able to provide documentation of diplomas, degrees and relevant certificates and licenses.
Additional Information *Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application* Kent County takes pride in living our values to foster a true sense of belonging among all of our staff. Please take a moment to review our Core Values.
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Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
Fraternal Order of Police
Effective January 1, 2023 Benefits Full-time Medical and Prescription Plans Health Care Premium Health Care Providers - BCBS Wellness PPO or Blue Care Network HMO
Prescription Provider - Capital Rx
20% of total health care premium per month - pretax
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Medical benefits will become effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE. Dental Plan - Varipro Class I - 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other services - 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSP No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with participating doctors
Life Insurance $50,000 Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum - $15,000/Maximum -$150,000
Flexible Spending - Varipro Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave 8 hours per month (96 hours per year), for less than 6 years employment
First paycheck of each month
See contract for subsequent accruals
Sickness and Accident Plan 1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages
26-week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours
Paid Time Off Pay period following 6th month - 40 hours
Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.
May accumulate up to 120 hours.
Unused paid time off in excess of 120 hours will be added to the employee's Retirement Bonus Bank.
Disability Plan Upon exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, 60% of monthly salary up to $2,500 for work related disability
Holidays Hire - Pro-rated based on the number of holidays remaining in the year
January 1 of each year - 80 hours holiday
Probation Period First 12 months of employment
Overtime 1½ times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 per week
Compensatory Time In lieu of overtime pay at a rate of time and one-half for over time hours worked
Call in Pay Guaranteed 2 hours paid at time and one-half
Merit Increases See contract for merit levels
Clothing Allowance Non-uniformed law enforcement officers will receive up to $1,200 per year, paid quarterly
Tuition Reimbursement $315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
Mileage Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 12.55% of pre-tax earnings
Sick Pay Conversion Employees who retire will receive pension service credit for their retirement bonus bank. (Hours can only be used for service credit in calculating pension benefit, not to establish retirement eligibility) (Deferred Retirements not eligible)
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement
*The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the collective bargaining agreement and the summary plan descriptions.
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Where did you find out about this employment opportunity?
- External Job ad such as Indeed, Zip Recruiter, etc
- MCOLES website
- Sheriff's Office Facebook page
- Career/job fair
- Employee of Kent County
- Job interest card from Accesskent
- Other
Required Question Kent County, MI
Job Tags
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