Under limited supervision, performs law enforcement functions within the jurisdiction of the Oakland County, including Parks System. Investigates and reports to supervisors accidents, complaints, and other incidents. Responds to disturbances and maintains order. Rides a horse to patrol park paths and trails, as well as other areas that cannot be accessible by other forms of transportation to enforce park rules and regulations. Apprehends disorderly persons. Is required to restrain individuals and assist in making arrests. Shift assignments are mostly on weekends and holidays. Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Requirements include a riding evaluation, personal interview and an extensive background investigation. Applicants must attend a 12-week, evening and Saturday basic Reserve Police Academy once the hiring process is complete. Applicants provide their own horse, tow vehicle, and trailer, meeting department standards. Applicants and their mounts will exhibit healthy, well groomed, calm, controlled mannerisms, equitation and behavior skills, balanced seat and social behavior and people skills, acceptable within crowds, drill maneuvers, and around other horses. A combination of equitation, dressage, show, and pragmatic horsemanship are preferred.
Deputies are required to ride approximately two hundred hours per year with the Mounted Unit, which includes patrolling the Oakland County Parks System, Paint Creek Trail System, and other details in and around Oakland County on weekends and holidays during summer and spring months. This is a paid part-time position.
Requires experienced horsemen and women with the ability to control potential hazardous situations while on horseback.
Only geldings of 15.2 hands or higher will be accepted for the unit. All equipment and tack is provided.
