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Court Officer Job Posting

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Sheriff Star

Position title:
Court Officer (part-time)

Status:
Temporary - This position does not provide any fringe benefits.

Hourly rate:
$18.04

Department:
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office

Division:
Court Security Division

Deadline date to apply:
Open until filled

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a higher classified Sheriff's Office employee, the Court Security Officer is responsible for judicial security, courtroom security and ancillary support security functions.  The Court Security Officer may be assigned to work at any Washtenaw County Court facility.

Work Environment:

The Sheriff's Office is a seven (7) day per week, twenty-four (24) hour per day operation. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays and unanticipated overtime.  Court Officers are required to work a flexible work schedule.

Education Requirement:

  • High School Diploma or completion of the General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
  • Completion of college courses from an accredited college / university is desirable
  • A combination of education and experience equivalent to the knowledge and skills required to perform the essential job functions will be considered

Applicant must meet the following minimum qualifications to apply:

If you are a retired State of Michigan Law Enforcement Officer...

  • Must possess a valid Michigan Vehicle Operator's license
  • Separation from law enforcement agency must be within the last five years
  • IF MCOLES Certified, will maintain certification

If you are not a retired Law Enforcement Officer...

  • Must possess a valid Michigan Vehicle Opeator's license
  • Must have two years of continuous full-time law enforcement or corrections work experience
  • Must complete the MCOLES pre-enrollment written test scoring in the "A" or "B" band and pass the MCOLES physical fitness test, OR
  • Be MCOLES Certified or Certifiable

Residency Requirement:

Employees are not required to live in Washtenaw County but must reside within fifty (50) miles of Station One - 2201 Hogback Road, Ann Arbor. 

Selection and Employment Standards for the position of Court Officer:

Category: Good Moral Character
Standard: Possess good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation covering school and employment records, home environment, and personal traits and integrity.  Consideration will be given to all law violations, including traffic and law conviction, as indicating a lack of good moral character.  This includes arrest and expunged convictions.

Category: Driving History
Standard: Possess favorable comprehensive driving history. 
Disqualifiers: A total of 7 or more points on driving record within two years; Conviction of OUIL or impaired vehicle operation within five years; Two or more convictions of reckless/careless driving within two years; Loss of driving privilege through suspension or revocation of license due to an unsatisfactory driving record as defined by the Michigan Secretary of State operator's license point system within the last five years.

Category: Physical Health
Standard: Be free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, organic diseases, organic or functional conditions which may tend to impair the efficient performance of a court officer's duties or which might endanger the lives of others or the court officers.
Additional: Each case shall be investigated to determine its extent and effect on job performance.

Category: Mental / Emotional Health
Standard: Be free from mental or emotional instabilities which may tend to impair the efficient performance of a court officer's duties or which might endanger the lives of others or the court officers.
Additional: Each case shall be investigated to determine its extent and effect on job performance.

Category: Physical Integrity
Standard: Be free from any impediment of the senses, physically sound and in possession of extremities.
Additional: Each case shall be investigated to determine its extent and effect on job performance.

Category: Vision
Standard: Possess 20/20 corrected vision in each eye.  And, possess normal visual functions in each eye, including peripheral vision, depth perception, etc.
Additional: Each case shall be investigated to determine its extent and effect on job performance.

Category: Hearing
Standard: Pure tone air conduction sensitivity thresholds for each ear, as shown on the pure tone audiogram, shall not exceed a hearing level of 20 decibels at any of the following frequencies: 500, 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 Hertz.  Testing shall be performed by an audiologist at a hearing clinic accredited by the Professional Services Board of the American Speech-Language-Heraing Association or by an audiologist who has a Certificate of Clinical Competence. 
Additional: Each case shall be investigated to determine its extent and effect on job performance.

Category: Fingerprinting
Standard: Applicant will be fingerprinted with a search of state and federal fingerprint files to disclose criminal record.
Additional: This includes expunged convications.

Category: Medical examination
Standard: Medical examination is conducted by a licensed physician to determine that the applicant meets medical standards.  The medical examination is completed following the issue of the conditional offer of employment.

Category: Drug Testing
Standard: Applicant will be tested for the illicit use of controlled substances. 

Why is Washtenaw County a Cool Place To Work?


We compare with the best companies in Washtenaw County when it comes to work/life balance. We recognize that Human Capital is our most valuable asset. After all, we are in the “service business”. We won the Work/Life Balance Designation award in 2003 and 2004 along with some of the best companies such as Plante & Moran, the University of Michigan, Border’s Group Inc. and select others.

The Money’s Great!

  • Paid on a bi-weekly basis
  • Direct deposit your pay check into the bank of your choice
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Take Time Off for You and Your Family!

Family

Your Health and Well Being is Important!

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We Are a Learning Organization!

  • Employer-Sponsored Professional Development Program
    • Classroom and on-line training provided at no cost to the employee
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What is the next step if I want to apply?

Applicants must meet the minimum employment requirements prior to submitting an application for employment to the Human Resources Office.

You may visit the MCOLES web site at www.michigan.gov/mcoles and select MCOLES Pre-enrollment testing program to register for the MCOLES pre-enrollment written and physical tests.

Click here to download an application for employment

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications when submitting an application, will not be considered for employment.

Applicants must submit a completed employment application to:


Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources Division
2201 Hogback Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105-9732
Office: (734) 973-4650
FAX: (734) 973-4522
wcsohr@ewashtenaw.org


An Equal Opportunity Employer