Park 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. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire

General Summary

$24.94- $29.09

What You’ll Do

• Patrol Oakland County Parks to enforce state laws and local ordinances.
• Respond to and investigate complaints involving accidents, property damage, disturbances, and other park-related incidents.
• Answer emergency calls involving illness, injury, fire, or other disruptions to park operations.
• Provide emergency first aid services and assist with initial fire response until emergency personnel arrive.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist in making arrests when necessary.
• Supervise trusty (inmate) work details assigned within the parks.
• Complete reports and daily activities using Countywide and department-specific software systems.

Why You’ll Love It

• Work outdoors while helping protect Oakland County's parks and natural resources.
• Play an important role in ensuring visitors have a safe and enjoyable park experience.
• Be part of a professional law enforcement team serving the community.
• Gain experience responding to a variety of situations including public safety, emergency response, and community engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a High School graduate or have 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; OR
• a. Have had at least one (1) year of full-time work experience as an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputy; OR
• b. Possess 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
• c. 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
• d. Successful completion of a Reserve Police Academy and completion of 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 have normal color vision and depth perception in both eyes.
• Have normal corrected hearing in each ear, per Michigan Commission On Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).

Special Requirements

• Maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
• Maintain firearms qualification and deputy status.
• A background investigation will be conducted covering an evaluation of employment, school, home, credit criminal, military or other personal records.

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

• Ability to guard an area for a full eight hour day, operate a motor vehicle, speak and give commands, perform inspections and deliver items.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Working Conditions

• Work is generally performed inside a building or may be in a motor vehicle.
• May need to go outside to deliver items or search areas.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Reasonable ability to make decisions under adverse conditions.
• Reasonable ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Reasonable ability and skills 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 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.
• Night vision certification.
• Instrument rated in rotocraft or fixed wing aircraft.
• Possess current Flight Instructor Certification in rotocraft or fixed wing aircraft.
• Familiar with current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet software.

Union*

If applicable

EEO Statement

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Inclusion Statement

Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace.