Property sheriff

The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world‑class, and we remain a welcoming, closely‑knit community. Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid‑size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well‑being for three years in a row (2023‑2025). S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness.

Enforces local, state, and federal laws and conducts proactive patrols to ensure personal safety, as well as real property and equipment security throughout the County. Serves as the first‑responder to crime scenes and accidents, prepares reports, preserves evidence, and provides legal testimony as required.

30.68 per hour to start, based on experience – full time. In order to be considered for this position, applicants must currently be certified as a law enforcement officer in the State of Michigan or be within 6 months of completing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards requirements for certification.

Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 biweekly premium)

County‑funded Health Savings Account with our two high‑deductible medical plans

County‑paid employee life insurance coverage

County‑paid short‑term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks

Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of up to 10% of your annual earnings

Generous PTO plan, including front‑loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1

13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO

Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates all types of incidents.

Investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents; summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene; prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings.

Undertakes community‑oriented road work, and assists citizens with such matters as motorist assistance, crime prevention, drug education, traffic safety, etc.

exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies; obtains advice from the County Prosecuting Attorney regarding policies and procedures.

Maintains contact with Law Enforcement supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provides mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Law Enforcement division activities.

Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities and accountability for same.

Serves as a member of various committees under the direction of the Sheriff.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Previous completion of Police Academy required

Associate’s degree in criminal justice or closely related field preferred

Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Certified

Firearms qualification, CPR, First Aid, Blood‑borne Pathogens, LEIN certification, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Defensive Tactics, Unified Incident Command Training, Data Master, Radar, and Standard Field Sobriety Testing

Ability to pass a medical exam, drug screen and psychological evaluation

Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation designed to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment as a Deputy Sheriff

Candidates must pass a drug screen (which includes testing for THC) in order to be hired for this position.