Student - Prosecutor's Office

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. 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. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: Oakland County Benefits.

Pay

$17.55 – $20.65 per hour

Schedule

Approximately 20 hours per week, typically four hours per day during the morning or afternoon.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical workplace experience while completing your diploma, degree or certificate.
• Support an Oakland County department with entry‑level duties, typically clerical or administrative in nature.
• Complete assignments that may vary depending on the needs of your assigned department.
• Use current Countywide and department‑specific software and technology.
• Work approximately 20 hours per week, typically four hours per day during the morning or afternoon.

Benefits of the Role

• Build professional skills and experience while continuing your education.
• Explore career opportunities across a variety of Oakland County departments.
• Gain exposure to public service and the important work of local government.
• Enjoy a part‑time schedule designed to complement your academic commitments.
• Work alongside experienced professionals who can support your learning and development.
• Make a positive contribution to the Oakland County community.

Qualifications

• Be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Be enrolled in high school working on completion of diploma; OR be enrolled in college working on completion of degree; OR be enrolled in a technical business institute, vocational school, or adult/community education program working on completion of diploma or certificate.
• Individuals under the age of eighteen (18) who have not graduated high school must have a Co‑operative Training Agreement or Work Permit issued through their school.
• Adult education classes or certificate programs do not qualify unless the coursework leads to the completion of a high school diploma or post‑high school certificate requiring a minimum of one (1) year.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Completion of courses in subjects related to the type of work performed.
• Reasonable ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Reasonable ability to use a personal computer and word processing software.
• Reasonable ability to write legibly.
• Reasonable ability to communicate with fellow workers and the general public.
• Reasonable ability to maintain clerical records.
• Familiarity with current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e‑mail, and Internet software.

Special Requirements

• Proof of enrollment will be required at the time of hire.
• High school students enrolled in a work‑education program must present evidence from their school that they are enrolled in an authorized school program.

Essential Job Functions

• Index and file alphabetically, numerically, or according to subject matter, departmental documents, reports, and records.
• Answer routine public inquiries by providing information involving standardized departmental procedures and requiring a basic familiarity with departmental operations.
• Sort and distribute mail and departmental materials.
• Operate office machines such as adding machines, calculators, scanner, and copy machine.
• Post standard data to departmental records using a computer terminal or personal computer.
• Move materials and assist in stocking and maintaining stored items in storeroom areas and cabinets in a neat and orderly condition.
• Utilize current Countywide and/or department‑specific software to complete assignments.

Additional Duties

• Prepare correspondence, reports and records from rough draft or general instructions using personal computer software.
• Assist in periodic inventories of stocks and supplies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
• May be required to deliver (drive) case files or documents on County campus.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office and/or storeroom environment.