Mounted Deputy-HRL

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.

About the role

Under limited supervision, you’ll perform a variety of law enforcement duties within the Oakland County Parks system, responding to incidents, maintaining public order, and enforcing park rules and regulations. In this unique role, you’ll also conduct mounted patrols throughout park grounds and trails, providing visibility, accessibility, and community engagement in areas not reachable by vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Investigate accidents, complaints, and other incidents, and prepare detailed reports.
• Respond to disturbances and emergencies to maintain peace and public safety.
• Apprehend, restrain, and assist in the arrest of individuals when necessary.
• Represent the Sheriff’s Office at parades and special events.
• Utilize Countywide and department-specific software to complete assignments and maintain accurate records.
• Patrol County parks riding a horse and enforce State Law statutes, local and park ordinances, and park rules by assisting and informing the public and issuing citations when necessary.
• Answer and investigate complaints from the general public regarding accidents, property damage, and other problems occurring in County parks.
• Prepare accident reports or other reports indicating findings on a situation and submit to supervisor.
• Enforce the recreational trespassing statute (P.A. 261) by assisting and informing the public and issuing citations when necessary.
• Provide emergency first aid services until assistance arrives and first response fire-fighting service until local fire units arrive.
• Perform Mounted Patrol duties at ceremonies, parades, and other special events as assigned by the Sheriff.

Requirements

• Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development (G.E.D.) Test.
• Have not been convicted of a violation of criminal law including domestic violence.
• Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
• Have at least 20/20 corrected vision in both eyes and normal color vision and depth perception.
• Have normal corrected hearing in each ear, per Michigan Commission On Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
• Own a horse and own or have access to a horse trailer and tow vehicle.
• Pass the complete examination, including the employment physical required for this classification.
• Maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license and firearms qualification and deputization status.
• Complete annual horsemanship training as established by the Sheriff’s Office.
• Ability to ride a horse and operate a motor vehicle.
• Work primarily on weekends and holidays when public activity is highest.

Qualifications

• Completed horsemanship training as established by the Sheriff’s Office.
• Reasonable ability to make decisions under adverse conditions.
• Reasonable ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Reasonable ability and skill in writing general reports.
• Reasonable ability to provide information to the general public.
• Reasonable ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Reasonable ability and skill in maintaining prescribed items of uniform clothing and personal equipment issued by the department.
• Reasonable skill in the use of firearms.
• Reasonable knowledge of first-aid methods.
• Some experience performing security work that requires the exercise of independent judgment based on reasonable knowledge of security practices and procedures.
• Familiar with current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and Internet software.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: Oakland County Benefits.

Pay

$24.94 - $29.09 per hour.

Schedule

Work is generally performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to heat, cold, and other weather elements. Work primarily occurs on weekends and holidays when public activity is highest.