Court Deputy-HRL

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission‑driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

$24.94- $29.09

Looking for a role where you can use your law enforcement skills to protect the public and support the justice system every day? As a Court Deputy, you will help maintain safety and order within Oakland County’s courts and government facilities while interacting with judges, court staff, attorneys, and the public.

• Maintain security at the Oakland County Courthouse, County Complex Buildings, Friend of the Court, and District Courts.
• Screen visitors using x‑ray machines, handheld metal detectors, and visual inspections of bags, purses, and packages to detect weapons or prohibited items.
• Provide security within courtrooms, judges’ chambers, probation departments, cashier areas, and building perimeters including parking lots.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist with maintaining order and making arrests when necessary.
• Provide emergency first aid and initial fire response until appropriate emergency personnel arrive.
• Monitor building activity and ensure compliance with courthouse security procedures.
• Utilize Countywide and department‑specific software systems to complete reports and other job duties.

• Play a critical role in protecting the safety of court personnel, visitors, and the public.
• Work in a dynamic environment where every day brings new situations and challenges.
• Be part of a professional law enforcement team dedicated to maintaining order and security within the justice system.
• Gain valuable experience in courthouse operations, security procedures, and emergency response.

• Be a High School graduate or have a Certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development Test (GED).
• Have at least two (2) years of full‑time experience as a police officer, military, corrections, or federal law enforcement officer.
• Possess at least one (1) year of full‑time work experience as an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputy; OR
• Have a current MCOLES license; OR be currently attending a Police Academy training or its equivalent as required by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES); OR
• Have successfully completed the police academy and be eligible to be licensed prior to the date of hire.
• Be an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Deputy, Marine Deputy, Mounted Deputy, or Park Deputy and have completed 1,000 hours of service; OR
• Successfully complete a Reserve Police Academy and complete 1,000 hours of service.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
• Have not been convicted of a violation of criminal law including domestic violence.
• Have at least 20/20 corrected vision with both eyes and normal color vision and depth perception.
• Have normal corrected hearing in each ear as per MCOLES.

• Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
• Must maintain firearms qualification and deputy status.
• Background investigation covering employment, school, home, credit, criminal, military or other personal records.
• Any conviction for moving traffic violations, accidents, non‑moving traffic violations, or other laws will be reviewed by the Sheriff’s Office before appointment.
• Convictions of the Domestic Violence Statute will be a disqualifying factor.

Deputies operate stationary x‑ray machines and hand‑held metal detectors located in courthouse lobbies to screen visitors for weapons and unauthorized objects. Deputies direct the flow of…