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Special Prosecutor, Part-time
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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Special Prosecutor, Part-time
SALARY:
$52.86 - $68.37
DEPARTMENT:
Prosecuting Attorney
Opening Date:
11/05/2025
Closing Date:
11/12/2025 12:00 a.m.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Relationship: Just cause subject to probationary period
Current Hours and Starting Time: Part-time (up to 20 hours per week) position. The starting time will be dependent on the schedule assigned, but typically is 8:00 A.M.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Protects the public interest thus contributing to fair and equitable criminal justice and the effective protection of citizens against crime. Responsible for considering the views and concerns of the victims of cases the Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office handles each year and ensuring they are apprised of their rights in accordance to the law.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises the work of assigned personnel, depending on area of assignment, including overseeing scheduling of work and conducting performance evaluations.
Prepares and authorizes arrest and search warrants for law enforcement agencies.
Fields phone calls, emails, and face-to-face conferences from/with the public, victims, witnesses, police officers, fellow APAs, and defense attorneys regarding pending cases, legal questions, amendments of warrants, and reauthorizations of charges.
Provides legal assistance to local law enforcement agencies and multi-jurisdictional task forces during the investigative stages of cases.
Prosecutes various department types, including warrant authorization, pretrial, trial, sentencing, and appellate proceedings.
Provides ongoing legal education to law enforcement agencies on Internet crimes and substantive and procedural criminal law.
May speak to community groups, including educators, counselors, and Judges regarding case collaborations.
Performs related duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Possession of a Juris Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
- Three (3) years of related work experience
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Membership in good standing in the State Bar of Michigan
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of criminal and civil law and their applicability
- Knowledge of court procedures and practices
- Knowledge of grant and budget proposals and administration
- Departmental policies, procedures, and practices
Skill in:
- Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff and the public
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Organization and time management
Ability to:
- Read and understand laws, rulings and other published guidance
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information
- Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
- The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: N/S
Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: F/C
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C
Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:
Up to 10 pounds: O
11-24 pounds: F/C
25-34 pounds: N/S
35-50 pounds: N/S
51-74 pounds: N/S
75-99 pounds: N/S
Over 100 pounds: N/S
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): F/C
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: O
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
The Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) – Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.
About Us
Macomb County is Michigan’s third most populated county, boasting a population of more than 865,000 residents and growing. From the densely-populated southern cities to the rural northern villages, Macomb County possesses a wealth of assets that make it a desirable place to live, work and play! As the county gains in population and cultural diversity increases, initiatives such as the dignity campaign enables us to cultivate a community that embraces all people and celebrates their unique contributions. Through collaborative community-based activities, Macomb County is promoting multiculturalism and inclusiveness.
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