Police Officer

Detroit, MI
Wayne County Government

Salary: $48,564.00 Annually.

Closing Date: 5/13/2024

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Command Officer, Police Officers perform professional police work for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. All new hires will be assigned to one of the County Jails on any available shift. In general, Police Officers in the Sheriff’s Office are assigned to the Wayne County Jails, Field Services or Court Services Divisions.

Essential Functions:

  • Booking, searching and guarding prisoners;
  • Maintaining order and guarding judges and juries;
  • Providing building security at County facilities;
  • Serving civil process; tracing persons;
  • Making arrests and performing numerous and diverse law enforcement duties as requested.
  • Police specialized positions receive additional training and compensation.
  • Employees in this class are required to work mandatory overtime for roll call.

Requirements:

  • Be a citizen of the United States; AND
  • Be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or GED; AND
  • Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record; AND
  • Prior to hire, applicants must have passed the Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council’s (MSCTC) examination and standards for corrections officers (see empco.net for details).
  • Prior to hire, applicants must have passed the MSCTC Physical Ability test.