Current Openings:

Administrative Secretary

Manistee County currently has an opening for the full-time position of Administrative Secretary in the County Controller/Administrator’s Office at the Courthouse.  Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and three years progressively more responsible secretarial experience including bookkeeping or general accounting. Must be proficient in the use of computers and a variety of software programs.  Must have dictation skills, good organization and verbal communication skills and be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time. Salary Range $16.71 - $21.47. 

Resumes are to be forwarded to Julie Griffis, HR Generalist, at the Manistee County Courthouse, 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI 49660, no later than Friday, October 22, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.   EOE

Administrative Secretary Job Description

Case Manager

Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Public Defender, the Case Manager is assigned to work with clients of the office in need of assistance to address possible barriers he or she may be experiencing, in turn impacting their legal status. Such barriers include social services barriers, such as those with mental illness, emotional disturbance, adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), poverty, housing issues, unemployment, and individuals who have substance use disorders and/or a serious mental illness with co-occurring substance use disorder. The Case Manager works with the client and his/her chosen support network in connecting clients with treatment and recovery plans that promote individual choice, the use of community resources, and formal and informal supports in pursuit of the individual’s desired future. The Case Manager provides expertise in providing coordination of service needs, linking persons to appropriate service agencies and supports mitigation while operating as a liaison between the public defenders and our clients as well as service providers, stakeholders, and the public.  

Case Manager job description

Send Resume and Cover letter to: Regional Public Defender, Manistee County Courthouse, Attn: Jared Henry, 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI  49660  

or email to:  jhenry@manisteecountymi.gov

Regional Public Defender Office Administrator - Benzie Office

Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Public Defender, performs a variety of secretarial and clerical duties to ensure the timely flow of all necessary paperwork to support the operations of the Regional Public Defender’s Office. Types a variety of documents, enters case information into the computer system and performs a variety of related tasks. Aides with the processing of criminal files, which includes reviewing, processing, and filing all documents related to such cases. Communicates daily with a variety of people from divergent backgrounds both verbally and in writing. The position will be open until filled and will be contingent on the continuation of funding.

Regional Public Defender Office Administrator job description

Send Resume and Cover letter to: Regional Public Defender, Manistee County Courthouse, Attn: Jared Henry, 415 Third Street, Manistee, MI  49660  

or email to:  jhenry@manisteecountymi.gov

85^th District Court – Court Recorder / Judicial Secretary / Clerk

THE 85TH DISTRICT Court for Manistee County is seeking qualified candidates to fill a full time Court Recorder / Judicial Secretary / Clerk Position. The majority of this position will be dedicated to recording court proceedings. This position will also fill the role of the Judicial Secretary to the District Court Judge as well as performing certain Clerking duties in the 85^th District Court. 

A Certified Electronic Recorder (CER, preferred) or Certified Electronic Operator (CEO) may apply for this position. This individual must be able to multi-task and assist with a wide variety of responsibilities in a busy office and Court room, including interaction with public and other office staff. Must have sound clerical skills and be proficient with data entry software and office software such as Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, and Adobe Acrobat. Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures helpful.

Send Resume and Cover letter to:  85^th District Court Attorney Magistrate, 415 Third St., Manistee, MI 49660.  Or by email to gmattice@manisteecountymi.gov 

Deputy Sheriff

CONTACT PERSON: Undersheriff Jason Torrey
TELEPHONE: 231-723-8393 Ext 5102
EMAIL: torreyj@manisteesheriff.org
WEBSITE: www.manisteecountymi.gov/158/Sheriffs-Office

The Manistee County Sheriff's Office has a vacancy for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Starting wage for this position is $19.30 per hour with benefits.

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• 21 years of age.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License.
• High School graduate, or equivalent.
• Must be currently licensed/licensable with Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities of this position. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment standards, but as general guidelines that will be considered along with other selection related criteria.

Interested candidates should submit an application and resume with cover letter to:

Manistee County Sheriff's Office
1525 E. Parkdale Avenue
Manistee, MI 49660

Applications are available at the Sheriff's Office Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm or from the Sheriff's Office website at www.manisteecountymi.gov under the Forms heading.

Manistee County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

General resumes and/or applications may be submitted to:

Manistee County
Julie Griffis, HR Generalist
415 Third Street
Manistee, MI 49660

Further Information

For Human Resources questions, please contact Julie Griffis, HR Generalist, at 231-398-3502.