Sheriff Deputy Recruit

This is a non-sworn, training level classification in the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Deputy Recruits will attend an approved Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) basic police academy for training. During the training, Sheriff Deputy Recruits **do not **have police powers and are subject to the rules and regulations of the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office and the academy attended. A Promotion to a sworn Deputy Sheriff position is contingent upon successful completion of the basic academy and meeting the minimum entrance qualifications for a Deputy Sheriff. Upon promotion to Deputy Sheriff, incumbents will begin a new (1) one-year probationary period. Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications: 1 Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent necessary. 2 No specific work experience necessary. 3 Must be 20 years old at the time of appointment to Police Officer. 4 Must be a U.S. Citizen. 5 A valid Michigan Driver's license and safe driving record required. Special Requirements At the time of application the applicant must: Be a bona fide resident of the State of Michigan for one (1) year prior to time of appointment; Be bondable; Be in good physical condition, including normal visual functions and acuity in each eye correctable to 20/20; Be willing to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays; Have no felony convictions or disqualifying offenses as determined by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. (MCOLES);Have the ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes credit history, driving record, criminal activity, military and employment records, and character references in accordance with the minimum standards for employment issued by MCOLES. Physical Conditions / Work Location: PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES An employee in this class must have the Physical health, strength, and agility necessary to meet the physical demands of police work, as determined by a physical agility test and medical exam based on current MCOLES guidelines. Applicants may be required to take a pre-physical agility test with the Sheriffs Office prior to interviews. This test will be based on the MCOLES physical guidelines. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS While performing the duties of a recruit, the employee may be exposed to actual and assimilations for educational purposes of the following: adverse weather conditions, extreme heat, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, bodily fluids and other dangers associated with crime or accident scenes, and other extremely dangerous situations. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to very loud. An employee in this position may be exposed to extreme emotional trauma as well, including dealing with injured, abused, traumatized or deceased people. Additional Information: CLICK BELOW FOR JOB DESCRIPTION https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/muskegon/classspecs?keywords=sh049{fr-linked="true" uw-rm-brl="PR" uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/muskegon/classspecs?keywords=sh049"} EVALUATION CONTENT The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment i