Manistee County Sheriff's Office

Manistee County Sheriff's Office The mission of the Manistee County Sheriff’s Office is to provide courteous professional service with respect for all.

08/31/2026

The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office Administration Office will be closed to the public today.

Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday morning.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

08/24/2026

PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE

The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a subject who went missing from a boat on the north side of Bear Lake. The incident was reported at approximately 1:30 pm involving two individuals swimming from a boat. After both jumped into the water the boat drifted away from reach. One of the individuals was helped by another subject in a boat and taken to shore. The other subject, a 23-year-old male from Bear Lake, sunk into the water and did not return to the surface.

Officers on different boats and Fire/Rescue personnel searched the last seen area with sonar, and the male was located and retrieved by divers from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office at around 5:18 pm. The subject was not wearing a floatation device.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Police, Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Bear Lake Fire/Rescue, Onekama Fire/Rescue, Mobile Medical Response, Manistee City Fire Department, and Manistee Central Dispatch.

08/14/2026

The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office Administration Office will be closed to the public today, Friday August 14th.

Normal office hours will resume on Monday morning.
We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

08/10/2026

The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office Administration Office will be closed to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Normal office hours will resume on Thursday.
We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

On August 5th, 2026, law enforcement divers will be conducting training on the Big Manistee River at the Bear Creek Rive...
08/04/2026

On August 5th, 2026, law enforcement divers will be conducting training on the Big Manistee River at the Bear Creek River Access. The training will start at 9:00am and is scheduled to conclude by 1:00pm. Please avoid the area during this time.

Michigan Law states, "a vessel shall not be operated within 200 feet of a buoyed diver's flag". Violating this statute is a misdemeanor.

Swift water diving is an essential skill for public safety divers. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding while we complete this important training.

07/27/2026

**UPDATE** The non-emergency line (231-723-6241) has been restored.

The Manistee County Central Dispatch non-emergency lines are currently down. 911 lines are not affected and are fully operational.

If you need to contact Central Dispatch for something that is not an emergency, please dial 248-204-9262.

07/21/2026

Please be advised that the Administrative Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

POSITION OPENING / POLICE CLERKThe Manistee County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the Police C...
07/07/2026

POSITION OPENING / POLICE CLERK

The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the Police Clerk position, effective with the publication of this notice. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

POLICE CLERK JOB SUMMARY:
Police Clerk responsibilities include performing a variety of secretarial, clerical and reception duties such as assisting the public, answering telephone calls and collecting payments. Other duties include, but are not limited to, maintaining S*x Offender Registry records, issuing purchase permits and processing pistol sales records, preparing civil and criminal process for service, processing FOIA requests, and records maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License, be a high school graduate or equivalent, and successfully pass a background investigation.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are available at the office during business hours or they may be retrieved from the Sheriff’s Office website at https://www.manisteecountymi.gov/158/Sheriffs-Office and returned to the Manistee County Sheriff’s Office, 1525 East Parkdale Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660, by the close of business on Friday, July 24, 2026.

The County of Manistee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be advised that the Administrative Office of the Sheriff will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of...
07/03/2026

Please be advised that the Administrative Office of the Sheriff will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.

We wish everyone a happy, safe, and enjoyable Independence Day weekend. Regular business hours will resume on Monday morning.

FYI - Please plan accordingly!
07/02/2026

FYI - Please plan accordingly!

Address

1525 E Parkdale Avenue
Manistee, MI
49660

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(231) 723-8393

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