Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon is holding a special testing session for men and women with military service who are interested in applying for jobs working in the Wayne County Jails.
The pre-hire Physical Abilities Test starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2015.
The test—which is normally $50—will be free that day and takes place at Michigan Light Guard Armory, 4400 E. Eight Mile Road in Detroit (48234).
Those who pass the physical test will have the option that day of taking required written tests and submitting a job application to expedite the hiring process. The Sheriff’s Office has nearly 200 vacant officer positions in the jails. New hires are paid a salary of $28,284, a $1,200 annual retention bonus, healthcare and other benefits.
Included on the test, which must be completed within five minutes, 35 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E-WWOh7mwk
Read some of the requirements for all open positions below:
- Carrying a 40-pound weight a distance of 100 feet
- Climbing up and down a four-step staircase 15 times
- Running about 330 feet around six cones
- Dragging a 165-pound dummy 45 feet
Test applicants must be at least 18 years of age and bring a driver’s license. A signed note from their doctor approving participation must also be presented at testing.
In addition to successful completion of the physical test, applicants for officer positions in the Wayne County Jails must have a high school diploma or GED and be qualified to obtain a concealed pistol license. Those with felony convictions will not be considered.
For more information about the job openings and requirements see www.sheriffconnect.com or https://waynecounty.com/phr/jobpostings.htm or contact Matthew Bueter, Wayne County Personnel Department, at 313-224-6086 and/or mbueter@waynecounty.com.
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