• Marine Patrol Officer - Part Time

    Allegan County (Allegan, MI)


    Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.

     

    Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty.  A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We were recently identified as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being. We have also received the Impact Award for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

    Job Summary

    Responsible for patrolling lakes and rivers and the enforcement of marine laws, investigation of boating

     

    accidents, search and rescue, and boater safety instruction and certification.

     

    Wage: $22.73 per hour, part time, no benefits

     

    Responsibilities and Duties

     

    + Completes maintenance on department-owned patrol boats.

    + Performs proactive patrols lakes and rivers. This includes safety checks of all vessels on the water for required safety equipment, verification of boat registrations, verification of boater safety certifications, compliance with all state marine laws and local watercraft control ordinances, enforcement of marine law violations.

    + Prepares reports and required marine documents.

    + Interviews subjects who are either cooperative or uncooperative to obtain information needed for the investigation.

    + Safely operates assigned motor vehicles and marine patrol vessels.

    + Conducts annual Boater Safety Certification classes.

    + Annually inspects and documents complete inspections of all operating boat liveries to ensure they are in compliance with all state & local laws.

    + Conduct search and rescue operations.

    Education:

    High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

     

    40 hours of law enforcement training with emphasis toward Marine laws.

    Certification/License:

    Firearms certification, CPR, first aid, blood borne pathogens, LEIN certification, boater safety certification. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.

     

    Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website:

     

    https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2802/637974740005930000

     

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