Oakland County Sheriff

Description

The Office of the Sheriff is created by the Michigan Constitution. As a constitutional officer, the Sheriff must operate a county jail, serve and execute all civil writs and process as well as criminal process that are issued pursuant to rule, and produce and maintain records as prescribed by law. In addition, the Oakland County Sheriff operates a Marine Safety Program (with the Department of Natural Resources), provides contracted law enforcement services, and miscellaneous other duties. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to the safety and protection of the citizens and businesses within Oakland County boundaries. This office is for a four year term and is up for election in November of presidential years.

Application Guidelines

To file for this office, follow these three steps: 1) Contact the election administrator for the office that you are interested in. For city/township/village positions, you will contact the City Clerk (or similar position). For all school district, special district and county level positions, contact Oakland County Elections. Elections for villages and cities are usually held in odd years in November, while all other position elections will be held in November of even years. Ask the election administrator if you are eligible to run for the position (there are residency and some professional requirements for certain positions) and double check the filing window. 2) Fill out the candidacy paperwork and begin collecting signatures, or prepare your filing fee. 3) Return your paperwork to the elections administrator (in person or by mail) prior to the filing window deadline, which is normally approximately 15 weeks prior to the general election. Failure to file within the window will disqualify for you from running, so make sure that the dates are correct and that you have given yourself enough time to complete the paperwork. County election offices are often excellent resources in helping candidates, as well as the city/township/village election administrator. If you have any questions, contact the Oakland County Board of Elections at (248) 858-0563.

Submit application to:
Oakland County Clerk's Office - Elections Division, 1200 N Telegraph Rd , Pontiac, Michigan , 48341 , US