Kent County
County Patrol Officer 2026 Pay Scale
*We are accepting step to step lateral transfers (please see adjusted pay scale below)*
Starting rate of pay (less than 12 months experience): $31.42
12-23 months experience: $34.80
24-35 months experience: $35.48
36-47 months experience: $37.25
48-59 months experience: $39.12
60-71 months experience: $41.07
72 and greater months experience: $43.93
About the Kent County Sheriff's Office The Kent County Sheriff's Office is a multi-faceted, modern police agency with specialized units including vice, detective bureau, school resources, and traffic investigations.
Job Responsibilities
Provide services to the residents of Kent County by enforcing laws and traffic regulations; investigating crime; utilizing crime prevention techniques; and providing general assistance to the public.
Patrol assigned areas to prevent and/or discover the commission of a crime; respond to a variety of situations involving automobile accidents, robberies, medical emergencies, domestic disturbances and other felonies and misdemeanors.
Gather evidence; take statements from parties; obtain witnesses; secure crime scenes; prepare detailed reports; and testify in court.
Eligibility & Location Requirement Please note: Candidates that are hired into this position must live within 24 miles of the Kent County border within 1 year.
Referral Bonus *This position is eligible for a referral bonus*
Required Qualifications
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Certification or must be MCOLES Certifiable.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all populations.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Michigan Driver's License with a good driving record and be free of felony convictions.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies without direct supervision.
Must be able to render first-aid to injured persons.
Subject to detailed personal, work and criminal background investigations and drug testing.
Must provide documentation of diplomas, degrees and relevant certificates and licenses.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field and demonstrated work experience in law enforcement.
Fluency in a second language.
Additional Information
Notices will come via email, so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application.
Watch this video on why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
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*We are accepting step to step lateral transfers (please see adjusted pay scale below)*
Starting rate of pay (less than 12 months experience): $31.42
12-23 months experience: $34.80
24-35 months experience: $35.48
36-47 months experience: $37.25
48-59 months experience: $39.12
60-71 months experience: $41.07
72 and greater months experience: $43.93
About the Kent County Sheriff's Office The Kent County Sheriff's Office is a multi-faceted, modern police agency with specialized units including vice, detective bureau, school resources, and traffic investigations.
Job Responsibilities
Provide services to the residents of Kent County by enforcing laws and traffic regulations; investigating crime; utilizing crime prevention techniques; and providing general assistance to the public.
Patrol assigned areas to prevent and/or discover the commission of a crime; respond to a variety of situations involving automobile accidents, robberies, medical emergencies, domestic disturbances and other felonies and misdemeanors.
Gather evidence; take statements from parties; obtain witnesses; secure crime scenes; prepare detailed reports; and testify in court.
Eligibility & Location Requirement Please note: Candidates that are hired into this position must live within 24 miles of the Kent County border within 1 year.
Referral Bonus *This position is eligible for a referral bonus*
Required Qualifications
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Certification or must be MCOLES Certifiable.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all populations.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Michigan Driver's License with a good driving record and be free of felony convictions.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies without direct supervision.
Must be able to render first-aid to injured persons.
Subject to detailed personal, work and criminal background investigations and drug testing.
Must provide documentation of diplomas, degrees and relevant certificates and licenses.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field and demonstrated work experience in law enforcement.
Fluency in a second language.
Additional Information
Notices will come via email, so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application.
Watch this video on why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
#J-18808-Ljbffr