County Patrol Officer

County Patrol Officer 2026 Pay Scale

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  * We are accepting step to step lateral transfers (please see adjusted pay scale below)*
• Starting rate of pay (less than 12 months experience): $31.42
• 12-23 months experience: $34.80
• 24-35 months experience: $35.48
• 36-47 months experience: $37.25
• 48-59 months experience: $39.12
• 60-71 months experience: $41.07
• 72 and greater months experience: $43.93

The Kent County Sheriff's Office is a multi-faceted, modern police agency with specialized units including vice, detective bureau, school resources, and traffic investigations.

• Provide services to the residents of Kent County by enforcing laws and traffic regulations; investigating crime; utilizing crime prevention techniques; and providing general assistance to the public.
• Patrol assigned areas to prevent and/or discover the commission of a crime; respond to a variety of situations involving automobile accidents, robberies, medical emergencies, domestic disturbances and other felonies and misdemeanors.
• Gather evidence; take statements from parties; obtain witnesses; secure crime scenes; prepare detailed reports; and testify in court.

Please note:
Candidates that are hired into this position must live within 24 miles of the Kent County border within 1 year.

* This position is eligible for a referral bonus*

• Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Certification or must be MCOLES Certifiable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all populations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Michigan Driver's License with a good driving record and be free of felony convictions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies without direct supervision.
• Must be able to render first-aid to injured persons.
• Subject to detailed personal, work and criminal background investigations and drug testing.
• Must provide documentation of diplomas, degrees and relevant certificates and licenses.

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field and demonstrated work experience in law enforcement.
• Fluency in a second language.

• Notices will come via email, so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application.
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