Employment Information Requirements

Road Patrol Applicants

 Due to Livingston County Hiring Freeze we will no longer be accepting applications for Road Patrol position at the Sheriff Department. Please check back periodically for any updates.

Road Patrol applicants must:

• Applicant must have passed the MCOLES written exam with a score in the A or B band
    and submit documentation of their score at the time of application submission.

• Applicant must have taken and passed the MCOLES physical fitness test within the last
  five years and submit documentation at the time of application submission.

• Applicant must have earned sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university, OR two (2) years full time law enforcement experience, OR two (2) years active duty military experience at time of application.

• Applicant must be MCOLES licensed or MCOLES certifiable at time of application.

• Applicant must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

• Applicant must possess a valid drivers license.

• Applicant must be free of any felony convictions.

1. Affect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.

2. Climb over obstacles; climb through openings jump down from elevated surfaces; jump over obstacles, ditches and   streams; and crawl in confined areas to pursue, search, investigate and/or rescue. 

3. Communicate effectively over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio
communications, often under adverse conditions such as siren usage and high-speed vehicle operation. 

4. Communicate verbally and effectively by listening to people and giving information, directions and command

5. Operate an emergency vehicle; during the day and night; in emergency and pursuit situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, while exercising due care and caution; and, in congested traffic, unsafe road conditions, and environmental conditions such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow.

6. Load, aim and fire handguns, shotguns, and other agency-specific firearms from a variety of body positions in situations that justify the use of deadly force while maintaining emotional control under extreme stress.

7. Conduct searches of buildings and large outdoor areas that may involve walking and/or standing for long periods of times.

8. Exercise independent judgment within legal guidelines, to determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may be used and to what degree.

9. Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants.

10. Identify wanted persons and vehicles; and, locate stolen property and identify potential evidence, which requires
the ability to distinguish color and perceive shapes.

11. Manage interpersonal conflicts to maintain order.

12. Enter and exit vehicles quickly to perform rescue operations, pursue a suspect or answer and emergency call.

13. Perform law enforcement patrol functions while working rotating shifts and unanticipated overtime.

14. Perform tasks that require lifting, carrying, or dragging people or heavy objects while performing arrest, rescue,
or general patrol functions.

15. Perform searches of persons which involve touching and feeling to detect potential weapons and contraband.

16. Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and
mathematical computations.

17. Pursue fleeing suspects on foot both day and night in unfamiliar terrain.

18. Read and comprehend rules, regulations, policies, procedures and the law for purpose of ensuring appropriate officer behavior/response and performing enforcement activities involving the public.

19. Subdue resisting subjects using hands and feet while employing subject control maneuvers or approved non-lethal weapons.

20. Use body force to gain entrance through barriers to search, seize, investigate and/or rescue.

21. Perform other essential tasks as identified by the employing agency, and/or the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards job-task analysis.

A Road Patrol Deputy employed by the Livingston County Sheriff Department is responsible for performing the duties of a police officer as required by the United States of America, the State of Michigan and the County of Livingston through the enforcement of laws and the suppression of crime. A Livingston County Sheriffs’ road patrol Deputy duties include but are not limited to: the enforcement of laws, preparing written reports of activity, investigation of criminal complaints, prepare cases for court hearings, and give testimony at court hearings. This position requires good computer and organizational skills. Applicants must be willing to work in a para-military environment. Applicants must have the ability to complete and maintain certifications in the use of job-related equipment including firearms. Applicants must also posses the ability to interact well with co-workers and citizens alike.

Corrections Officer Applicants

Due to Livingston County Hiring Freeze we will no longer be accepting applications for Corrections Officer until further notice.

Please check back periodically for any updates.

Applicants for the position of Corrections Officer must:

• Applicant must have passed the MCOLES written exam with a score in the A or B band and
    submit documentation of their score at the time of application submission.
  
  

• Applicant must have taken and passed the MCOLES physical fitness test within the last five
  years and submit documentation at the time of application submission.

• Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

• Applicant must possess a valid drivers license.

• Applicant must be free of any felony convictions.

Desirable Qualifications:

1.Ability to physically and verbally control disruptive inmates.

2. Ability to deal effectively with complex human behavior problems.

3. Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies

4. Ability to work effectively with the public and other criminal justice employees.

5. Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written orders/instructions. 

6. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms. 

7. Ability and willingness to enforce laws, rules and regulations with firmness and tact. 

8. Must successfully complete the State of Michigan Certification as a Corrections Officer when requested by this department. 

Typical Examples of Work: An employee in this classification may be called upon to perform the following tasks which are illustrative and not exhaustive in nature:

1. Obtaining and recording required information from inmate at the time of admission to the facility.

2. Searching inmate and property for weapons and contraband. 

3. Book and fingerprint prisoners and prepare records of clothing, money and other items on the prisoner at the time of detention.

4. Safeguard inmate’s personal belongings and return to them upon release.

5. Screen inmates for unusual medical or psychological conditions and report same to supervisors and medical personnel.

6. Acceptable working knowledge of emergency first aid and CPR as prescribed by the American Red Cross.

7. Physically and verbally control disruptive inmates. 

8. Escort individual or groups of inmates out of cells for rehabilitation, visiting, exercise, sick call, court appearances, attorney visits, transfers to other facilities, etc.

9. Maintain inmate count including movement of inmates.

10. Enforce inmate rules by making written reports and making violations known to a supervisor.

11. Investigate violations of inmate’s rules and regulations. Interview witnesses, victims and others in order to prepare required reports.

12. Inspect cells and premises for security and sanitation.

13. Distribute food trays, laundry, mail, commissary and bedding supplies.

14. Controls inmate’s by patrolling corridors and other areas in and around the jail.

15. Check with court for proper commitment papers and appearances.

16. Taking of bonds and being responsible for lawfully releasing inmates.

General Statement of Duties: A Corrections Officer is responsible for all activities relating to the safe and secure operation of the Jail. This includes all inmate activities from receiving into booking, up to and including release. Persons in this position are responsible for basic security, inmate booking, inmate transport, medical and food service responsibilities, inmate visitation, inmate mail, and electronic monitoring of the entire Jail facility.

Working Conditions: This correctional/jail facility is a seven (7) day per week, twenty-four (24) hour per day operation. Work schedules will include nights, weekends, holidays, unanticipated overtime and possible shift durations of 8, 10 or 12 hours. This position involves contact with people harboring potentially communicable diseases. Employees may encounter individuals housed in the facility that are potentially dangerous. Employees may be assigned to any unit, as needed, for the overall good of the organization and its efficient and effective operation. This position requires weapon certification and annual qualification.

Supervision Exercised: Corrections Officers are required to exercise supervision and control over all inmates committed to the custody of the Sheriff. To oversee that the conduct of all persons allowed lawful entry to the jail is
in compliance with department rules and regulations.

After passing the above requirements, the applicant is placed on the eligibility list.  The final offer for employment is made from this list.

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