• Message from Sheriff Daniel J. Minzey
• Sheriff Positions
• Sheriff Internship Program
• Selection Process
  

A Message From Sheriff Daniel J. Minzey

Washtenaw County is characterized by appropriate growth and innovative service delivery programs for its residents. The County offers a broad range of experiences and opportunities. It consists of both urban and rural areas which include academic, industrial and corporate settings.

As a Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office employee, your opportunities are virtually unlimited. Whether your interests are community policing, inmate management, emergency dispatching, criminal investigations, special units or administration, you will receive the professional experience and development you need to build a highly successful career in criminal justice. You will also enjoy the prestige and benefits of working in one of the state's most respected criminal justice agencies and living in one of Michigan's most desirable communities.

As a Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office employee, you make a commitment to your fellow officers and to the people of our community. With your assignment, you accept the challenge to provide the best possible criminal justice service and perform to the highest ethical and professional standards. We also make a commitment to you. We will provide you with professional development, competitive compensation packages and exceptional career opportunities.

We are very proud of our department, and of the high caliber of people who comprise our team. We are looking for the most professional, dedicated individuals, who take pride in their achievements and in serving their community.  We are looking for the rising stars of the criminal justice profession.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Sincerely,

Daniel J. Minzey
Washtenaw County Sheriff

Sheriff Positions

Deputy Sheriff

Corrections Officer

Communications Operator

Court Officer

Community Service Officer (CSO)

Office Specialist

Account Clerk II

Correctional Services Counselor


Internship Program

Sheriff's Office Unpaid Internship Program


Selection Process

Phase One - Applicant must complete and pass the pre-employment test required prior to submitting an employment application. (Check the job posting for the required pre-employment test).

Phase Two - Applicant submits completed employment application and background inquiry documents to the Human Resources Office for review.

Phase Three - Criminal Background and Motor Vehicle Records Check.

Phase Four - Central Dispatch Assessment Center (For Communications Operator applicants only).

Phase Five - Behavioral Based Human Resources Interview and Credit Check. 

Phase Six - Behavioral Based Senior Management Interview.

Phase Seven - Conditional Offer of Employment.

Phase Eight - Medical examination, drug screening, vision and hearing tests.

Phase Nine - Psychological Examination and Psychological Evaluation.

Phase Ten - Uniform Fitting

Phase Eleven - Firearms Qualifications (Deputy Sheriff and Court Officer candidates only).

Phase Twelve - Background Investigation.

Phase Thirteen - Administrative Review.

Phase Fourteen - Final Offer of Employment.

Phase Fifteen - Washtenaw County New Hire Orientation.

Phase Sixteen - Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office New Hire Orientation.

Phase Seventeen - New Hire begins Field Training Program.

Qualified applicants may inquire about the application process to the:

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