Employment with Lake County
Lake County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Emergency Management/
Deputy 911 Director
Location: Baldwin MI
Wage Range: $48,172 - $61,193.
Lake County is seeking a highly-qualified individual for the position of Emergency Management Director. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, short term disability and life insurance; a retirement plan with a generous County contribution and paid time off.
The Emergency Management Director is responsible for directing and coordinating the response to large scale emergencies and disasters that occur in the county including natural, technological, nuclear, domestic, homeland securities, and counter-terrorism incidents. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and communicating plans for emergencies, updating emergency response plans and providing training to emergency workers. Under the direction of the Central Dispatch 911 Director, assists in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the 911 Dispatch center.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associates Degree with advanced coursework/seminars in Emergency Management, terrorism, hazardous materials, homeland security, and communications.
Experience: Four years’ experience in emergency preparedness, including experience in coordinating the planning efforts of multiple political jurisdictions or agencies. Prior experience with communication systems common to a county/emergency operations preferred. Three years of experience in public safety, preferably in a dispatch capacity, is desired.
Certifications and/or Licenses: Certification as a Professional Emergency Manager [PEM] by the Michigan Department of State Police, Division of Emergency Management preferred. Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's license. The ability to obtain certification as a LEIN Operator and a Michigan Dispatcher is desired.
Any or all of the above may be substituted for commensurate experience and/or education or a combination thereof.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2023 – 5:00pm
Application, resume, and cover letter should be submitted to:
Lake County Administration Office
800 Tenth Street, Suite 100
Baldwin, MI 49304
Candidates desiring confidentiality of their interest, as allowed for and provided by Michigan law, must indicate such in their cover letter.
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Clerk, Equalization Department
Location: Baldwin MI
Wage Range: $16.21 - $20.59/hour
Lake County is seeking to hire a motivated individual to work in the Equalization Department on a part-time basis as an Equalization Clerk. This position will average 24 hours per week.
The Equalization Clerk is responsible for processing recorded documents, posting changes in property descriptions, owner names, addresses, and so forth to work roll and computer database. Prints reports, notices, and rolls from database. Provides information concerning property descriptions and locations, assessed values, ownership, and so forth to citizens, township officials, banks, title insurance companies, and other parties. Performs related general office duties.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Preferred advanced coursework in legal descriptions and assessments.
Experience: Minimum one to two years’ experience in a governmental and/or office environment. Preferred two years’ experience in mapping, equalization, and/or assessing and demonstrated experience in a governmental and/or public environment that involves appraisals, legal descriptions and maps. Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel at a minimum.
Certifications and/or Licenses: Current and valid State of Michigan driver’s license. Currently possess a Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) is preferred, however, will allow up to 1 year after hire to complete certification.
Any or all of the above may be substituted for commensurate experience and/or education or a combination thereof.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will begin to be reviewed on 11/13/2023 and will be accepted until filled.
Application, resume, and cover letter should be submitted to:
Lake County Administration Office
800 Tenth Street, Suite 100
Baldwin, MI 49304
Candidates desiring confidentiality of their interest, as allowed for and provided by Michigan law, must indicate such in their cover letter.
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Road Patrol Deputy; Full & Part-Time
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for one full-time and multiple part-time Road Patrol Deputy positions.
The 2020 starting wage for the full-time position is $18.717 per hour, $38,931 annual. Top pay is received at year four of service. The 2020 four-year wage is $25.511 per hour, $53,062 annual.
The 2020 starting wage for the part-time positions is $18.717 per hour. Part-time employees progress up the wage scale upon the completion of 2080 hours of work.
The Sheriff can request the Board of Commissioners to hire an employee at the two-year wage, based on prior education, training, and experience. The 2020 two-year wage is $23.040 per hour, $47,923 annual for full-time.
An applicant being considered for employment will be required to pass an oral board interview, a criminal background check, a psychological examination, a physical examination, and a drug screen. If hired, an applicant must successfully complete a field training program.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a member of the Sheriff's Road Patrol, a full or part-time Road Patrol Deputy performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property throughout the county. Maintains law and order, prevents crime, deals with complaints, and renders emergency assistance to the public as a uniformed officer. May serve civil papers. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and standard methods and practices. A degree of independent initiative and judgment must be exercised by the employee under emergency conditions. The work may involve an element of danger.
REQUIREMENTS
The qualified candidate will have the following knowledge and skills:
The ability to quickly learn law enforcement methods, practices and procedures. Ability to gain a good working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and to attain efficiency in the methods and practices of criminal investigation expected. Ability to carry out instructions and swiftly adopt an effective and sound course of action, as well as an ability to deal fairly and effectively with the public. Good powers of observation, sound judgment, good moral character, combined with excellent physical and mental condition, courage, strength and the ability to withstand stress required. Proficiency in the use of firearms. Must possess excellent verbal communication skills and be capable of adapting to potentially violent or unstable situations.
Required Education, Training, and Experience:
Applicants must be currently MCOLES licensed or licensable by June 1st, 2020. Preference may be given based on current license or licensable date.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The first review of applications will begin on Wednesday January 6th, 2021. All applicants must send an application, resume, and cover letter either by mail or email to:
Chief Deputy Chad Hurrle
1153 Michigan Avenue
Baldwin, MI 49304
churrle@co.lake.mi.us
All questions regarding the position or this posting should be directed to Chief Deputy Chad Hurrle at 231-745-2712.
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
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Recreation Deputy; Part-Time
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for multiple part-time Deputy Sheriff-Recreation Deputy positions, specifically for ORV, Snowmobile, and area patrols.
The 2020 starting wage for these positions is $18.717 per hour. Part-time employees progress up the wage scale upon the completion of 2080 hours of work.
The Sheriff can request the Board of Commissioners to hire an employee at the two-year wage, based on prior education, training, and experience. The 2020 two-year wage is $23.040 per hour.
An applicant being considered for employment will be required to pass an oral board interview, a criminal background check, a psychological examination, a physical examination, and a drug screen. If hired, an applicant must successfully complete a field training program.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a member of the Sheriff’s Recreation Division, a part-time Recreation Deputy performs general snowmobile, ORV, and other area patrols. Enforces applicable state and local laws. Investigates snowmobile and ORV crashes. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and standard methods and practices. A degree of independent initiative and judgment must be exercised by the employee under emergency conditions. The work may involve an element of danger.
REQUIREMENTS
The qualified candidate will have the following knowledge and skills:
The ability to quickly learn law enforcement methods, practices and procedures. Ability to gain a good working knowledge of applicable state and local laws and to attain efficiency in the methods and practices of criminal investigation expected. Ability to carry out instructions and swiftly adopt an effective and sound course of action, as well as an ability to deal fairly and effectively with the public. Good powers of observation, sound judgment, good moral character, combined with excellent physical and mental condition, courage, strength and the ability to withstand stress required. Proficiency in the use of firearms. Must possess excellent verbal communication skills and be capable of adapting to potentially violent or unstable situations. Must be able to work in inclement weather and rough terrain.
Previous training and/or experience operating a snowmobile and/or ATV is preferred, however, not required. Applicants with experience may be given preference in hiring process. At the conclusion of the field training process, a candidate must be able to demonstrate they can operate the recreation patrol vehicles safely and according to department standards.
Required Education, Training, and Experience:
An applicant must be currently licensed or licensable through MCOLES.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The first review of applications will begin on Tuesday January 19th, 2021. All applicants must send an application, resume, and cover letter either by mail or email to:
Sergeant Robert Meyers
1153 Michigan Avenue
Baldwin, MI 49304
rmeyers@co.lake.mi.us
All questions regarding the position or this posting should be directed to Sergeant Robert Meyers at 231-745-2712.
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
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Applications need to be submitted to the Lake County Administration Office