Kent County, MI
Corrections Officer
Kent County, MI - Grand Rapids
Work at Kent County, MI
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Overview
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Sheriff Department 701 Ball Avenue NE Grand Rapids
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2508-351-0000 REF
Department: Sheriff
Division: Corrections / Jail
Opening Date: 07/11/2025
Closing Date: 8/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Responsibilities
Note: This position is referral bonus eligible.
*We are excited to announce a lateral pay incentive for new hires with consecutive work experience as a full time Corrections Officer.
$30.33: less than 12 months experience as a full time Corrections Officer
$31.32: 12-23 months as a full-time Corrections Officer
$32.30: 24-35 months as a full-time Corrections Officer
$33.28: 36-47 months as a full-time Corrections Officer
$34.26: 48-59 months as a full-time Corrections Officer
$35.25: 60 or more months as a full-time Corrections Officer
The Kent County Correctional Facility is offering excellent opportunities for individuals interested in a career in the criminal justice field. The successful candidates will work in a modern, 1477 bed correctional facility and will function as part of a highly motivated, team-oriented group of corrections professionals. Corrections Officers work in both direct and indirect supervision housing units. While assigned to a direct supervision housing unit, officers are solely responsible for the general supervision, safety and custody of up to 64 inmates per unit of the Kent County Jail. Duties include observing inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior; monitoring the distribution of medication; conducting inmate counts; responding to calls for assistance; and preparing written incident reports. Individuals will conduct searches of inmates and cells, and supervise inmate workers, recreational activities, and visitations. Corrections Officers must be able to work independently and use sound judgment in stressful situations.
Please note: Candidates that are hired into this position must live within 24 miles of the Kent County border within 1 year.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED. Good interpersonal skills and knowledge of practical conflict resolution. Working knowledge of security practices and procedures. Ability to interact positively with a culturally diverse inmate population, staff and the general public. Must possess sufficient strength and mobility to physically search inmates and inmate living quarters, restrain or subdue inmates and/or remove inmates involuntarily from any location within the facility. Must be able to stand and/or walk for entire shift in order to observe and interact with inmates.
Must have valid, unrestricted Michigan Driver's license.
In order to qualify to become a Corrections Officer, candidates are subject to detailed personal, work and criminal background investigations and drug testing. The successful candidate must be of sound character and demonstrate a responsible work history. Applicants must be able to provide documentation of diplomas, degrees and relevant certificates and licenses.
Following the steps below will help applicants stay on track and monitor their progress through this employment process. Failure to successfully complete any step will eliminate the applicant from further consideration.
Steps to follow include:
1) Empco written examination completed (see information provided below).
2) LCOPAT physical agility test completed (see information provided below).
Examination through Empco, Inc: The Empco written exam must be completed in order to be considered for hire - it does not have to be completed in order to be interviewed. To register for the written examination or for more information on requirements, test dates, test locations and testing fee, visit the Empco, Inc. website at
Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (LCOPAT): The Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (LCOPAT) must be completed in order to be considered for hire - it does not have to be completed in order to be interviewed. For more information on requirements, test dates, test locations and testing fee, visit
Important Work Schedule Information:
During the initial 12-month probationary period, new Corrections Officers will be assigned and rotate through each of these shifts:
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 7:00 am
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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.
01
Have you applied to be a Corrections Officer with the Kent County Sheriff's Office previously?
02
Corrections Officer positions are full time only. Please confirm that you are seeking full time employment by selecting "yes."
03
Upon completion of the probationary period, probability is high that shift assignment will be 7:00 pm to 7:00 am for the next 1 ½ to 2 years.Are you willing and able to work all 12 hour shifts as described in this announcement?
Required Question
Location : Sheriff Department 701 Ball Avenue NE Grand Rapids
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2508-351-0000 REF
Department: Sheriff
Division: Corrections / Jail
Opening Date: 07/11/2025
Closing Date: 8/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Responsibilities
Note: This position is referral bonus eligible.
*We are excited to announce a lateral pay incentive for new hires with consecutive work experience as a full time Corrections Officer.
$30.33: less than 12 months experience as a full time Corrections Officer
$31.32: 12-23 months as a full-time Corrections Officer
$32.30: 24-35 months as a full-time Corrections Officer
$33.28: 36-47 months as a full-time Corrections Officer
$34.26: 48-59 months as a full-time Corrections Officer
$35.25: 60 or more months as a full-time Corrections Officer
The Kent County Correctional Facility is offering excellent opportunities for individuals interested in a career in the criminal justice field. The successful candidates will work in a modern, 1477 bed correctional facility and will function as part of a highly motivated, team-oriented group of corrections professionals. Corrections Officers work in both direct and indirect supervision housing units. While assigned to a direct supervision housing unit, officers are solely responsible for the general supervision, safety and custody of up to 64 inmates per unit of the Kent County Jail. Duties include observing inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior; monitoring the distribution of medication; conducting inmate counts; responding to calls for assistance; and preparing written incident reports. Individuals will conduct searches of inmates and cells, and supervise inmate workers, recreational activities, and visitations. Corrections Officers must be able to work independently and use sound judgment in stressful situations.
Please note: Candidates that are hired into this position must live within 24 miles of the Kent County border within 1 year.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED. Good interpersonal skills and knowledge of practical conflict resolution. Working knowledge of security practices and procedures. Ability to interact positively with a culturally diverse inmate population, staff and the general public. Must possess sufficient strength and mobility to physically search inmates and inmate living quarters, restrain or subdue inmates and/or remove inmates involuntarily from any location within the facility. Must be able to stand and/or walk for entire shift in order to observe and interact with inmates.
Must have valid, unrestricted Michigan Driver's license.
In order to qualify to become a Corrections Officer, candidates are subject to detailed personal, work and criminal background investigations and drug testing. The successful candidate must be of sound character and demonstrate a responsible work history. Applicants must be able to provide documentation of diplomas, degrees and relevant certificates and licenses.
Following the steps below will help applicants stay on track and monitor their progress through this employment process. Failure to successfully complete any step will eliminate the applicant from further consideration.
Steps to follow include:
1) Empco written examination completed (see information provided below).
2) LCOPAT physical agility test completed (see information provided below).
Examination through Empco, Inc: The Empco written exam must be completed in order to be considered for hire - it does not have to be completed in order to be interviewed. To register for the written examination or for more information on requirements, test dates, test locations and testing fee, visit the Empco, Inc. website at
Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (LCOPAT): The Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (LCOPAT) must be completed in order to be considered for hire - it does not have to be completed in order to be interviewed. For more information on requirements, test dates, test locations and testing fee, visit
Important Work Schedule Information:
During the initial 12-month probationary period, new Corrections Officers will be assigned and rotate through each of these shifts:
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 7:00 am
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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.
01
Have you applied to be a Corrections Officer with the Kent County Sheriff's Office previously?
- Yes
- No
02
Corrections Officer positions are full time only. Please confirm that you are seeking full time employment by selecting "yes."
- Yes
- No
03
Upon completion of the probationary period, probability is high that shift assignment will be 7:00 pm to 7:00 am for the next 1 ½ to 2 years.Are you willing and able to work all 12 hour shifts as described in this announcement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question