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Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

 

 

Be a Corrections Officer for the State of Michigan :  Corrections Officer Video
 

Begin your career here!  Start as a Corrections Officer or even a Corrections Medical Officer which is just the first step.  To see where this decision can take you, follow the MDOC Career Path link to see additional employment and promotional opportunities.

These are entry-level position. Employees in this job oversee and participate in the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners in correctional facilities.

MILITARY VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

 

View the class specification for the Corrections Officer at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CorrectionsOfficer_11989_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)

View the class specification for the Corrections Medical Officer at:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/CorrectionsMedicalOfficer_370497_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)

 

View the position description (Download PDF reader).

View the physical fitness standards at:
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Corrections Officer positions are at various locations throughout the state, Corrections Medical Officers are located exclusively at Woodland Center Correctional Facility. See map link for the locations:  Map. (Download PDF reader) 

Upon hire as a Corrections Officer or Corrections Medical Officer, the employees is required to successfully complete the DOC Officer Recruit Training program designed to provide knowledge and skills required to function as a corrections officer. The training program consists of 8 weeks of academy training and two months of on-the-job training. Upon successful completion of the training and other departmental requirements, the officer will complete the probationary period at an assigned correctional facility (facilities are located throughout the state). The employee participates in the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners or detainees while learning and developing the interpersonal skills required to perform a range of corrections officer assignments. Successful completion of the initial training program, annual training, and continuing certification as a Corrections Officer are required to remain employed.

 

NOTE: These positions are considered test designated and are subject to all forms of drug and alcohol testing.

 

Required Education and Experience

 

Education

Completion of 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any field.

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Military Veterans:     The MDOC accepts Joint Services Transcripts(JST).  Please call 517-335-1863 or 517-241-8559 for assistance with your JST's.  A DD214 is not a Joint Service Transcript.

Experience

Corrections Officer 8  OR Correction Medical Officer 8

No specific type or amount is required.

 

 

 

Alternate Education and Experience

 

Corrections Officer 8

Two years of full-time corrections officer experience in another local, state, federal or private correctional institution, and currently employed satisfactorily in a corrections officer position, or have left corrections officer employment in satisfactory status. 

OR

Successful completion of basic training in the uniformed services.

*Education Waiver - Employees in possession of less than 15 semester (23 term) college credits may be eligible for participation in the Education Waiver Program, in which employees are allowed up to 24 months from the date of hire to obtain college credits necessary to satisfy the education requirement. Successful completion of the education requirement, in addition to meeting the experience requirement, is mandatory for an employee to be considered eligible for reclassification to the Corrections Officer E9. Completion of the education requirement prior to expiration of the 24-month waiver period is required to remain employed as a Corrections Officer. 

 

 

Additional Requirements and Information

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.   Failure to complete or attach any of the above items such as an OFFICIALcollege transcript or Joint Service Transcript may result in your application being screen out.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents please call the Office of Career Services at 800-788-1766 

Do not attach a resume or cover letter in lieu of Official College Transcript. 

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.  

The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who are found unsuitable for employment as a Corrections Officer based on background investigation of the individual.

 

An applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of employment as a Corrections Officer.
 

An applicant must pass a post-job-offer medical exam, drug screen, and physical fitness test.
 

An applicant must finish an approved eight week corrections officer training program, followed by eight weeks of on the job training. Successful completion of the training program, annual training, and continuing certification as a Corrections Officer are required to remain employed.