What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Officer position at Antrim County?
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the direct supervision of the Sheriff, the Marine Officer is seasonal, part-time within the Sheriff
Department. A Marine Officer is responsible for the safe operation of one of several marine patrol boats,
answering complaints, and providing educational as well as enforcement information to the general
public; other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Search and Rescue Operations – Many times, an officer receives complaints regarding lost or
overdue boaters. Marine Officers will obtain the necessary information and relay that information
to Antrim County Central Dispatch. Appropriate equipment will be dispatched at that time. The
U.S. Coast Guard may be contacted to aid in the search.
2. Water Safety Education – To schedule classes for boater safety school and promote water safety
throughout the boating season.
3. Livery Inspections – To perform livery inspections on a business for the purpose of renting,
leasing, or chartering boats.
4. Recovery of drowned bodies – Make every attempt to recover bodies of individuals who have
drowned.
5. Marine Law Enforcement – The Marine Officer will enforce Public Act 303 to the best of his/her
ability using the training and guidelines set forth by the Department and the Act itself.
6. Other duties as assigned by the Sheriff or designee.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Must have excellent communication skills.
2. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the laws of the State of Michigan, county, and local
ordinances.
3. Knowledge of Public Act 303 (Marine Safety Act) and administrative rules within their jurisdiction.
4. Experience operating and trailering a boat.
5. Must hold a boater’s safety certificate.
6. Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
7. Willingness to work an assigned 8 hour workday.
8. Must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
9. Required to deal face-to-face with the public, maintaining confidentiality when necessary.
10. Must have a positive attitude, dedication to excellence, and a strong dedication to public service.
11. Must look professional in his/her appearance and become familiar with rules and regulations of
the Department.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Boat; trailer; truck; hoist; life vests; ticketing paperwork; computer; multi-line phone; copying machine;
staplers; pencils; pens; and other equipment normally associated with a marine environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have the following demands:
Heavy Work - Exert 50 – 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 – 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 –
20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for
medium work.
Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs, and/or hands and
arms. Body agility is emphasized. Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.
Stooping- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the
lower extremities and back muscles. Occasionally – Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching – Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Frequently – Activity exists up to 1/3 to 2/3 of
the time.
Handling – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are
involved only to extent that thy are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift gears.
Frequently – Activity exists up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fingering- Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or
arm as in handling. Frequently – Activity exists up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Talking – Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, or to impart oral information to
clients or to the public, and to convey detailed spoken instruction to other workers accurately, loudly, or
quickly. Frequently – Activity exists up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Looking/Seeing – Adjustment of lens of eyes to bring an object into sharp focus. This factor is important
when doing near point work at varying distances from the eye (vision corrected to 20/20 using corrective
lenses)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Conditions usually associated with this position include exposure to outside atmospheric conditions.
Frequently – condition exists majority of the time. Exposure to water and other liquids. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check criminal
background check, physical, and drug screen; psychological testing; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Any parts of the description may be
modified as necessary. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the
employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
Antrim County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.05 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 25 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- marine: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Michigan Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
