Wayne County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO)
Position Availability Notice
Sheriff’s Deputy (Full-Time)
Salary range:
New Hire Starting Base Salary – $51,087.85
Top Base Salary – $84,545.63
Overtime – paid at base hourly time and 1 ½
Hiring Incentive: $2,500 paid after 1 year of service. An additional $2,500 to be paid after 2 years of service.
Fringe Benefits:
- Vacation pay
- Sick leave pay
- Health care insurance
- Optical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Defined Benefit retirement plan
- Ability to invest in a 457 (deferred compensation) plan
- $2,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement
- Accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree program through Cleary University
To apply, please visit www.sheriffconnect.com/join
Closing date – Open until further notice
Qualifications:
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.
- Prior to hire, applicants must have passed the MSCTC Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (see misctc.org for details).
- Prior to hire, applicants must have passed the EMPCO Written Exam for Corrections Officer
- NOTE: WCSO applicants who have not already passed the LCOPAT and EMPCO Written Exam for Corrections Officer will be scheduled for both tests at the WCSO Initial Interview.
Description:
As stipulated in the current collective bargaining agreement, ALL new hires for the full-time Sheriff’s Deputy position must work a minimum of nine (9) months on the corrections side of the agency.
Being as all new hires must work on the corrections side of the agency, candidates who are hired to the full-time Sheriff’s Deputy position will attend the seven (7) week WCSO Corrections Officer Academy (Jailer’s Training), at no cost to the candidate, and while receiving the base salary commensurate with the appropriate wage scale for time of service.
Upon successful completion of Jailer’s Training, Deputies will be licensed as Corrections Officers, as set forth by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) standards and requirements.
Upon graduation from the WCSO Corrections Officer Academy, Sheriff’s Deputies will be sworn in as Sheriff’s Deputies and assigned to a shift (work hours) based on staffing needs.
Under the direct supervision of a Command Officer, Sheriff’s Deputies perform professional corrections officer duties for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff’s Deputies who are not already MCOLES licensed will be afforded the opportunity to attend the MCOLES Basic Police Academy; sponsored by the WCSO; and the Deputy will continue to receive their base salary and benefits throughout this training.
The offer to attend the MCOLES Basic Police Academy is carried out through the seniority process; being, Sheriff’s Deputies with higher seniority receive this offer before Sheriff’s Deputies with lesser seniority.
Sheriff’s Deputies who wish to attend the MCOLES Basic Police Academy must also pass the MCOLES Written Examination for Police Officer as well as the MCOLES Physical Agility Test for Police Officer before being permitted to attend the MCOLES Police Academy.
General Sheriff’s Deputy Duties:
WCSO Sheriff’s Deputies may be assigned to duties for which they possess the requisite licensing, whether MSCTC and/or MCOLES. These assignments include duties in the Wayne County Jail, Field Services or Court Services Divisions.
Functions include but are not limited to the following: 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. Specialized Police positions receive additional training and compensation.
Employees in this class may be required to work mandatory overtime as staffing and assignments demand.
TYPES OF TESTS
- EMPCO Written Test for Corrections Officer: Applicants must pass this examination with a final score of no less than 60%.
- MSCTC Local Corrections Officer Physical Abilities Test (LCOPAT): Applicants must successfully pass this test in the time allotted and as set forth by MSCTC.
- Background Investigation (Pass/Fail)
- 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, personal social media engagements, 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 (regardless of whether expunged or the judgement is set aside) 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.
- Oral Board (Pass/Fail)
- Medical/Psychological Evaluation and Drug Screening
- A pre-employment medical examination, including a drug screen, is given to persons to be hired by the County to evaluate their required physical and mental health. Candidates who do not pass the medical examination and drug screen will be disqualified. APPLICANTS MUST MEET MSCTC STANDARDS.
NOTE: Though the use of marijuana (and byproducts thereof) is legal in the State of Michigan for recreational use, Law Enforcement Officers are strictly prohibited from participating in said use. Accordingly, applicants who are successful in the WCSO hiring process must submit to a drug screening before they are officially hired. Applicants who test positive for marijuana, THC, cannabis, or controlled substances will automatically be disqualified from the WCSO hiring process.
Applicants who 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.
Civil Service Appeal Rights:
Persons denied employment may make a written appeal to the Wayne County Civil Service Commission for a final decision within twenty (20) days after the mailing of such notification, stating the basis for their complaint.
Under the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources (Rule 6, Section 12 and 13), requests to review the personal qualifications interviews must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the mailing of the notice of results and any appeal concerning the ratings received must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the review. The appeal must state the basis on which it is claimed that the ratings are improper.
Probationary Period:
Appointees must successfully complete jailer’s training and a probationary period as provided in the collective bargaining agreement before the candidate achieves regular status.
Veteran’s Preference:
Honorably discharged war veterans who receive passing grades on examinations will have ten (10) points added to their final earned examination scores and those who have a service-connected disability will have five (5) points added to their score, for a possible total of fifteen (15) additional points. Request for and proof of eligibility must be submitted at the time of examination.
The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan’s largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunities to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents’ quality of life. Our history is rich, and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparency while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.