Police Officer

Detroit, MI
Wayne County County Sheriff

Closing Date: 01/31/2025

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

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.