Deputy Sheriff

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 Countys 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 were recently identified as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being. We have also received the Impact Award 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

Enforces local, state, and federal laws and conducts pro-active patrols to ensure personal safety,
and real property and equipment security throughout the County. Serves as the first-responder to
crime scenes and accidents, prepares reports, preserves evidence, and provides legal testimony as
required. 

Starting Wage Range: $27.55 – $28.83 per hour to start, based on experience – full time 
This position works an 84-hour per two-week pay period. 

NOTICE: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must currently be certified as a law enforcement officer in the State of Michigan or within 6 months of completing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards requirements for certification.

Excellent Benefits Plan:  Benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date

– Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 biweekly premium)

– County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans

– County-paid employee life insurance coverage

– County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks

– Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of up to 10% of your annual earnings

– Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses

– Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.

– 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO

– FREE use of Allegan County governments two fitness centers 

Responsibilities and Duties

Performs security patrols, traffic control, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.

Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates all types of incidents.

Investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents. Summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles. Takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene. Interviews suspects, witnesses and drivers. Preserves evidence.

Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes. Develops leads and tips. Carefully searches scenes of crimes for clues. Analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders. Prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings.

Prepares a variety of reports and records.

Undertakes community oriented road work, and assists citizens with such matters as motorist
assists, crime prevention, drug education, traffic safety, etc.

Coordinates activities with other deputies or other County departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the County Prosecuting Attorney regarding policies and procedures.

Maintains contact with Law Enforcement supervisory pe