What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Officer On-Call position at Muskegon?
Salary : $15.97 - $17.25 Hourly
Location : Muskegon, MI
Job Type : Hourly
Job Number : 2025-02149
Department : Sheriff
Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 19 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Description of Work
Excluding the summer season , which may be up to 40 hours a week , this is a fill-in / on-call , as needed position with no guarantee as to the number of hours worked in a given day / week / year.
Under the general direction of the Sheriff and in compliance with well-defined departmental policy and procedure, this employee performs routine marine law enforcement duties on a seasonal basis.
Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications
- Have completed 16 college credit hours at an accredited college or university; OR , 16 hours of Fire / EMS Continuing Education Credits; OR , 2 years-service in the United States Military with an Honorable Discharge.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
- Be able to pass the 40 hours of Marine Deputy Training.
Physical Conditions / Work Location
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
This employee must be able to perform a variety of physical activities such as : standing for long periods of time, running, swimming, climbing and occasionally lifting objects weighing in excess of one hundred (100) pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This employee completes job duties at the Muskegon County Sheriff's Department and at various lakefront areas.
Additional Information
EVALUATION CONTENT
The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her / his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.
MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE
Non-bargaining employees will become eligible for County benefits the first of the month following one (1) full month of continuous employment.
Medical Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1
Single Plan : $2,500 Deductible,
2 People / Family : $5,000 Deductible,
Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits
No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay
Prescription Drugs : $10 / $40 / $80 (After deductible)
Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2
Single Plan : $1,600 Deductible, $1,280 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250
2 People / Family : $3,200 Deductible, $2,560 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500
Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits
Monthly Employee Premium : Single-$126.90, 2 person- $304.57, Family- $380.71
Prescription Drugs : $10 / $40 / $80 (After deductible)
High Deductible Plan (HD)
Prescription Drugs : $10 / $40 / $80
Available at 90 days of continuous employment
Lincoln Financial 457b
Dental Insurance15% employee premium contribution
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Vision Insurance15% employee premium contribution
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Benefit Option In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single : $104.16 or 2Person / Family : $187.50
Retirement Defined Contribution (DC) Pension through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution.
Retiree Insurance Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years.
Life Insurance and AD & DEqual to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Long Term Disability No cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2 / 3% of salary after 6 month waiting period
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Sick Leave 10 days per year, accumulated .385 days. per pay period
Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90th day of employment.
Annual Leave 13 days, accumulated .500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart.
Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available for use upon hire.
Sick / Annual Leave Cash PayoutEmployee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and / or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only.
Personal Days2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeited
Available upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service
Holidays13 days
COLA / Longevity COLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12 / 1. Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12 / 1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum.
Voluntary Benefits
100% employee paid)Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self / spouse / dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement)
Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment
Public Student Loan ForgivenessCounty employees may be eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) & Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF). Eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education.
Wellness Program Muskegon County offers a holistic wellness program which focuses on the five areas of wellness : physical, financial, social / emotional, community and career wellbeing.
Do you understand, with the exception of the summer season, which may be up to 40 hours a week, this is a fill-in / on-call, as needed position with no guarantee as to the number of hours worked in a given day / week / year?
Required Question
Salary : $600 - $200,000
