Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley is proud to announce a new recruitment program in which recruits can get paid to attend the police academy at Kellogg Community College then become a Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Deputy. This is the first time the Sheriff’s Office has offered paid sponsorship for new recruits. These individuals will be paid as full-time employees and receive current incentives available for new employees. The MCOLES Police Academy will begin in September 2024.
“This opportunity opens the doors for dedicated individuals to apply who might not if they can’t afford attending police academy on their own or without additional income,” said Sheriff Hinkley. “Successful candidates can begin making full-time wages and benefits while they train and feel confident about employment when they’re complete.”
Applicants should apply soon at governmentjobs.com/careers/calhouncountymi. To be considered for employment, applicants should be at least 18 years old, be US citizens, have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, have a valid driver’s license, have never been charged with a felony.
There are additional steps to the interview process to ensure qualifications for the MCOLES Academy and employment, such as an interview, background investigation, department and MCOLES testing, as well as a physical and psychological exam.
The Sheriff’s Office also seeks Corrections Deputies to work in the jail. New applicants qualify for the Sheriff’s Office incentive program, which offers a $2,500 incentive payment. The first $1,000 is paid after completion of training, which generally lasts 12-16 weeks, and the additional $1,500 will be paid eight weeks after the completion of training. Then, to reward the person’s commitment to the department, employees are eligible for a $500/month retention incentive following 6 months of employment.
