Marine Patrol Officer - Part Time

Part-time

Allegan County

Allegan, MIPart-time$25.89/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$25.89/hr

Location

Allegan, MI

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Firearms Qualification CertificationCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBlood Borne Pathogens CertificationLEIN CertificationBoater Safety CertificationValid Michigan Driver’s License

Job overview

Allegan County is hiring a Marine Patrol Officer - Part Time. Allegan County seeks dedicated, caring, energetic individuals to patrol lakes and rivers, enforce marine laws, investigate boating accidents, conduct search and rescue, and provide boater safety instruction and certification, starting in spring 2027.

Key focus areas include Complete maintenance on department owned patrol boats, Perform proactive patrols of lakes and rivers, checking vessel safety equipment and registrations, and Prepare reports and required marine documents.

Important skills include Patrol Boat Operation, Marine Law Enforcement, Report Writing, Interviewing Subjects, Search And Rescue Operations, and Boater Safety Instruction. Preferred (not required): Boating Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patrol Boat OperationMarine Law EnforcementReport WritingInterviewing SubjectsSearch and Rescue OperationsBoater Safety InstructionVessel Safety InspectionFirearms QualificationFirst AidBlood Borne Pathogen SafetyLEIN CertificationBoater Safety CertificationBoating Experience

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentForty Hours Marine Law TrainingAbility to Participate in Weekly TrainingFirearms Qualification CertificationCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBlood Borne Pathogens CertificationLEIN CertificationBoater Safety CertificationValid Michigan Driver’s LicenseDrug Screen Pass Required

Full job description

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.

Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

Job Summary

Responsible for patrolling lakes and rivers and the enforcement of marine laws, investigation of boating

accidents, search and rescue, and boater safety instruction and certification.

*PLEASE NOTE: This position starts in spring 2027

Wage: $25.89 per hour (starting in 2027), part time, no benefits

Responsibilities and Duties

Completes maintenance on department owned patrol boats.
Performs proactive patrols lakes and rivers. This includes safety checks of all vessels on the water for required safety equipment, verification of boat registrations, verification of boater safety certifications, compliance with all state marine laws and local watercraft control ordinances, enforcement of marine law violations.
Prepares reports and required marine documents.
Interviews subjects who are either cooperative or uncooperative to obtain information needed for the investigation.
Safely operates assigned motor vehicles and marine patrol vessels.
Conducts annual Boater Safety Certification classes.
Annually inspects and documents complete inspections of all operating boat liveries to ensure they are in compliance with all state & local laws.
Conduct search and rescue operations.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
Prior completion of forty (40) hours of law enforcement training with an emphasis in marine law – OR – Complete a county-provided 40-hour one-week training at hire. *April 26 - 30, 2027
Ability to participate in department training one evening per week. *Starting in Feb 2027
Certified in the following within four (4) months of hire: firearms qualification, CPR, first aid, blood borne pathogens, LEIN certification and boater safety certification.
Possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
Prior boating experience preferred

*Candidates must pass a drug screen (which includes testing for THC) in order to be hired for this position.

View entire job description (http://https//www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/16450/639222252420568506)

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