Sheriff's Office
Kent County Sheriff's Office Careers
Pay
$58,885 (starting pay) - $82,160 (top pay)
Lateral pay incentive for up to 60 months of credit with corrections experience
Benefits
Healthcare plans, pension with 2.5 multiplier & 2% cost of living allowance, military pension credits, and other benefits!
Opportunities
Court Security, Utility Services Team, Correctional Engagement Response Team, Jail Intelligence, Classification, K9 Unit, Honor Guard, Dive Team, plus more!
For more information:
616-632-6101
kcsocareers@kentcountymi.gov
Pay
- 59,890 (starting pay) - $83,636 (top pay)
- Lateral pay incentive:
- 12-23 months experience as a full-time police officer: $29.66
- 24-35 months experience as a full-time police officer: $30.69
- 36-47 months experience as a full-time police officer: $32.16
- 48-59 months experience as a full-time police officer: $34.60
- 60-71 months experience as a full-time police officer: $36.90
- 72 and greater months experience as a full-time police officer: $40.21
Benefits
Healthcare plans, pension with 2.5 multiplier & 2% cost of living allowance, military pension credits, and other benefits!
Opportunities
Tactical Team, Technical Services Unit, Traffic Unit, Honor Guard, Field Training Officer, Hostage Negotiator, Detective Bureau, School Resource Officer, Dive Team, Mobile Field Force, plus more!
For more information:
616-632-6101
kcsocareers@kentcountymi.gov
Pay
| Position | Starting Pay | Top Pay |
| Call Takers | $43,368 | $57,179 |
| Radio Operators | $50,232 | $66,580 |
| Supervisors | $57,283 | $76,232 |
Lateral pay incentive for up to 24 months of emergency dispatch/911 call center experience ($50,232 per year).
Benefits
Healthcare plans, pension with 2% cost of living allowance, military pension credits, tuition reimbursement.
Opportunities
Call taking, dispatchers, communications supervisor, LEIN specialist, systems administrator.
For more information:
616-632-6101
kcsocareers@kentcountymi.gov
Opportunities
Maintenance, Custodial, Records Clerk, FOIA Clerk, Jail Processing Clerk, Jail Property Clerk
Pay
| Clerk | $18.74 - $27.05 hourly |
| Custodian | $18.74 - $20.72 hourly |
| Maintenance | $20.47 - $27.05 hourly |
Benefits
Various - UAW Benefits. Please see below job listing for specifics
For more information:
616-632-6101
kcsocareers@kentcountymi.gov
KCSO Civilian Careers
Opportunities
Animal Control Officer
Pay
Starting pay 42,577, Top Pay $56,264, longevity pay after 6 years of service.
Benefits
Various - UAW Benefits. Please see below job listing for specifics.
For more information:
616-632-6101
kcsocareers@kentcountymi.gov
Pay
$28.30 hourly (starting) - $39.50 hourly (top pay)
Lateral pay incentive for up to 60 months of credit with corrections experience.
Benefits
Healthcare plans, pension with 2% cost of living allowance, military pension credits, and more!
Opportunities
Cadet, Marine Patrol, Court Security Enforcement Officers
Pay
| Cadets | $15.60 - $18.72 hourly |
| Marine Patrol | $20.77 - $23.20 hourly |
| Court SEO | $20.77 hourly |
For more information:
616-632-6101
kcsocareers@kentcountymi.gov