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.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is the largest "full service" Sheriff's Office in the State of Michigan. With a current jurisdictional population of 1.2 million residents, the Sheriff's Office services over 343,000 of those residents through law enforcement contracts in 15 different communities and corrective services for nearly 1600 inmates. The coverage area also encompasses 450 inland lakes.