Oakland County Sheriff's Office

An Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy II performs various law enforcement duties, depending on the divisional assignment, as described below. General law enforcement duties, regardless of assignment, including making criminal arrests and physically restraining individuals, when necessary. Shift assignments include some weekend work. Work shifts may be day, afternoon, midnight, or such special hours as required by a particular assignment to ensure the smooth running of Sheriff’s Office operations. A Deputy II may perform the duties of Deputy I, as required. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

An Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy I performs various security and custody duties within the Corrections or Court Services/Satellite Division. Assists in maintaining and enforcing procedures and regulations to ensure security is maintained at the jail. Screens visitors, issues passes and ensures visitation regulations are maintained. Transports inmates to authorized facilities, i.e., Police Departments, Sheriff's Offices, Courts, Prison, and other destinations ensuring that security procedures are followed. Monitors inmates during courtroom appearances or in hospitals or medical institutions to ensure security is maintained. Physically restrains individuals as necessary. Work shifts may be day, afternoon, midnight, or such special hours as required by a particular assignment to ensure the smooth running of Sheriff’s Office operations. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

An Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Recruit is hired in anticipation to attend or currently attending the Police Academy and learning laws and skills regarding various law enforcement duties. Deputy Recruits will learn how to prevent crime, protect life and property, enforce laws, preserve peace, render aid, write effective reports, issue citations and make criminal arrests. Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.