LEELANAU COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office accepts applications on a regular basis.  All received applications will be reviewed and processed for consideration when a position is open. Please check our web page or Facebook page frequently where we will post any other vacant positions when they occur.

  • Minimum Requirements for a Law Enforcement Deputy: U.S. citizen; 21 years old; Associate's Degree or four years of full-time military service; MCOLES licensable or actively licensed within the State of Michigan upon appointment; pass oral (Board) interview, physical fitness test, background investigation, drug screening, medical and psychological evaluations.
  • Minimum requirements for a Corrections Deputy: U.S. citizen; 18 years old; Graduation from an accredited high school-Associates Degree preferred, Computer experience helpful; Veterans are encouraged. Pass written test, oral (Board) interview, background investigation, drug screening, medical and psychological evaluations. Completion of the EMPCO Local Corrections Officer Exam and Local Corrections Officer Physical Agilities Test are also required. Firearms experience helpful as qualification is required within the first year.

     Further information on the EMPCO Local Corrections Officer Exam can be found here https://www.empco.net/msa/

     Further information on the Local Corrections Officer Physical Agilities Test and other minimum standards can be found here http://www.misctc.org/standards.html

  • Leelanau County has an Online Application Process, accessible at the following link: https://jobapps.hrdirectapps.com/applicantform/35013/0 any attachments, such as resume or cover letter must be in PDF format.

Leelanau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This page last updated on 6/20/2024.