DETROIT – In an effort to reduce jail overtime costs, Wayne County is accepting applications to add at least 75 new deputies to work in county jails.
Upon hire, new officers will be enrolled in the 160-hour Jailer Training Academy (JTA). They will be trained on a wide array of topics, including but not limited to self defense tactics and the latest legal updates. Upon completion of JTA, officers will be certified by the Michigan Sheriff's Coordinating and Training Counsel (MSCTC).
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In order to submit an application, interested parties need to pass the corrections written test and meet the remaining MSCTC pre-employment standards, including the physical ability and agility test. Upon completion of the JTA, new hires will be reimbursed for costs incurred for corrections and agility tests.
"My office is working closely with the county to engage the new hires we desperately need to address the critical shortage of personnel and subsequent overtime," said Sheriff Benny N. Napoleon. "We hope that by streamlining the process, interested candidates will be encouraged to come out knowing we're doing all we can to get them in and working."
The sheriff's office will host an event June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon where the $50 fee for the physical ability and agility test will be waived for men and women interested in working in the Wayne County Jails.
The event will be held at Cass Technical High School, 2501 Second Ave., Detroit.
All new hires will be assigned to a position on an available shift and they will be subject to the terms and conditions of their respective collective bargaining agreement.
"These new hires will provide an added level of security at our jails while allowing us to reduce overtime costs. This is good for our general operations budget and the taxpayers of Wayne County," said Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans.
Upon completing one year of service, officers are eligible to exercise their seniority bid rights and, depending on their qualifications, may be eligible to transfer outside the jails.
While new hires will be paid an annual salary of $28,284 (based on a 40- hour work week), they are required to work overtime and attend daily roll calls as needed. New hires will also receive a $1,200 annual bonus to be dispersed in quarterly $300 payments. Healthcare and other benefits are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
For more information about the requirements of submitting an application, click here.