Title: Police Officer

Job Description

Purpose/Description

Under the direct supervision of a Command Officer, Police Officers perform professional police work for the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. All new hires will be assigned to the newly constructed Adult Detention Facility at the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center on any available shift. In general, Police Officers in the Sheriff’s Office are assigned to the Adult Detention Facility, Field Services or Court Services Divisions. Functions include: booking, searching and guarding prisoners; maintaining order and guarding judges and juries; providing building security at County facilities; serving civil process; tracing persons; making arrests and performing numerous and diverse law enforcement duties as requested. Police specialized positions receive additional training and compensation. Employees in this class are required to work mandatory overtime for roll call.

Responsibilities

• Required Tasks
  • Maintain and ensure the security of the Adult Detention Facility and its prisoners.
  • Conform to rules regulations and procedures of the Wayne County Adult Detention Facility.
  • Provide for and ensure the humane treatment of prisoners.
  • Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
  • Monitor, supervise and control inmate prisoners.
  • Ensure inmate adherence to laws, rules and regulations.
  • Prepare reports, inmate investigations, transport inmate prisoners, and provide emergency assistance as necessary.
  • Investigate accidents to determine cause.
  • Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
  • Respond to emergency alarms and situations.
  • Conduct daily headcounts to ensure that all inmates are present and accounted for.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Prepare investigation or incident reports.
  • Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras.
  • Drives and controls a police vehicle safely.
  • Takes appropriate police action in response to emergencies or other situations requiring a police response.
  • Monitor courtroom participants and public observers for proper demeanor and conduct.
  • Monitor and maintain the safety of in-custody defendants and juveniles.
  • Assist with building emergency procedures.
  • Provide proper transportation of prisoners from lockups to courtrooms, and Adult Detention facilities.
  • Assist with building security, perimeter security, public security, public screening, and other duties as assigned by command officers.
  • Provide courtroom security for judges, litigants, and visitors to ensure orderly and efficient court proceedings.
  • Work co-operatively with other police agencies.
  • Ensure physical and computer accountability of all inmates and accuracy of information.
  • Officers must conduct daily headcounts to ensure that all inmates are present and accounted for.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Prepare investigation or incident reports.
  • Perform other duties

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements
  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Have a valid Driver's License and a good driving record.
  • Prior to hire, have passed the MSCTC Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (see misctc.org for details).
  • Prior to hire, have passed the EMPCO written exam.

TYPES OF TESTS

Background Investigation1(Pass/Fail), Personal Qualifications Interview will be rated at (60%), Experience will be worth (25%), Higher Education will be worth (15%).

1A comprehensive investigation of each applicant's background will be conducted. Applicants will be fingerprinted. A check will be made of the applicant's present and past employment, financial responsibilities, traffic violation record, conservation law conviction record and criminal conviction record. An unacceptable report of any of these records will be cause for rejection of the applicant or disqualification of the applicant's examination. A felony conviction will automatically disqualify the applicant. Reports on these and other related matters will be made a part of the investigation report. This report may be used as a partial basis for the personal qualification rating at the interview.

Applicants that are disqualified for any reason may not re-apply for a police officer examination for six (6) months from the date of disqualification.

CANDIDATES MUST PASS ALL TESTS IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligibility list from which to fill present and future vacancies including temporary positions. The list will remain in effect for six (6) months but may be extended. The eligibility list resulting from this examination will be used only when there are no persons available on the current established Police Officer lists, 2911 oc. All lists will remain in existence until exhausted or terminated by the Department of Personnel/Human Resources.

This is a continuous examination and ranking on the eligible list will be subject to change as names are added and removed from the list.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Pay Rate and Fringe Benefits:

Full-time positions will be paid at the minimum pay rate with annual increases where applicable. Payment is on a bi-weekly basis. Full-time, permanent employees receive fringe benefits, which include vacation pay, sick leave pay, health care insurance, optical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance and a retirement plan. Full-time positions are subject to mandatory and voluntary overtime assignments.

Medical Examination:

A pre-employment medical examination, including a drug screen, is given to persons to be hired by the County to evaluate their required physical and mental health. Candidates who do not pass the medical examination and drug screen will be disqualified. APPLICANTS MUST MEET MSCTC STANDARDS.

Civil Service Appeal Rights:

Persons denied permission to compete in an examination may make a written appeal to the Wayne County Civil Service Commission for a final decision within twenty (20) days after the mailing of such notification, stating the basis for their complaint.

Under the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources (Rule 6, Section 12 and 13), requests to review the personal qualifications interviews must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the mailing of the notice of results and any appeal concerning the ratings received must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the review. The appeal must state the basis on which it is claimed that the ratings are improper.

Probationary Period:

Appointees must successfully complete jailer's training and a probationary period as provided in the collective bargaining agreement before the candidate achieves regular status.

Veteran's Preference:

Honorably discharged war veterans who receive passing grades on examinations will have ten (10) points added to their final earned examination scores and those who have a service-connected disability will have five (5) points added to their score, for a possible total of fifteen (15) additional points. Request for and proof of eligibility must be submitted at the time of examination.

About Us

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.

Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities.

Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

Administration Focus

Public Health Response

Economic Response

Fiscal Responsibility

Operational Efficiencies

Economic Development

Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancements

Access to Health Care

Community Support

Homeland Security Emergency Management

Parks & Recreation

Job Info

Job Identification: 99

Posting Date: 12/09/2025, 04:58 PM

Apply Before: 07/31/2026, 08:30 PM

Degree Level: High School Graduate

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Location: 5301 Russell St, Detroit, MI, 48211, US