Corrections Officer 8 - NORTHERN FACILITIES
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Corrections Officer 8 - NORTHERN FACILITIES
Salary
$18.93 - $29.00 Hourly
Location
Multiple Vacancies and Locations Available - See Posting for Details, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Department
Corrections Recruitment
Job Number
47CO-21-Northern CO
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN CORRECTIONS ORGANIZATION (MCO)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
CORRECTIONS OFFICERS - NORTHERN FACILITIES
PLEASE NOTE THIS POSTING IS FOR THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES WITHIN OUR NORTHERN REGION OF OPERATIONS.
Alger Correctional Facility (LMF) - N 6141 Industrial Park Dr. - Munising, MI 49862
Baraga Correctional Facility (AMF) - 13924 Wadaga Road - Baraga, MI 49908
Carson City Correctional Facility (DRF)- 10274 Boyer Rd. - Carson City, MI 48811
Central Michigan Correctional Facility (STF)- 320 N. Hubbard- St. Louis, MI 48880
Chippewa Correctional Facility (URF) - 4269 W. M-80 - Kincheloe, MI 49784
Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility (LRF)- 2500 S. Sheridan Drive - Muskegon Hts, MI 49444
Kinross Correctional Facility (KCF) - 4533 W. Industrial Park Dr. - Kincheloe, MI 49788
Marquette Branch Prison (MBP) - 1960 U.S. Hwy 41 South - Marquette, MI 49855
Muskegon Correctional Facility (MCF) - Muskegon Correctional Facility (MCF) - Muskegon, MI 49442
Newberry Correctional Facility (NCF)- 13747 E. County Road 428 - Newberry, MI 49868
Oaks Correctional Facility (ECF) - 1500 Caberfae Highway - Manistee, MI 49660
Saginaw Correctional Facility (SRF) - 9625 Pierce Road - Freeland, MI 48623
St. Louis Correctional Facility (SLF) - 8585 N. Croswell Road - St. Louis, MI 48880
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 (https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/0,4551,7-119-68690---,00.html) 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
View the class specification for the Corrections Medical Officer at:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/CorrectionsMedicalOfficer_370497_7.pdf
View the physical fitness standards at:
PT Video (https://youtu.be/adVHQG6dbMM)
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. (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/corrections/MAP_CFA-REGIONS_NOV_3_2009_308644_7.pdf)
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.
An employee has up to 24 months after date of hire to satisfy the education requirement by completing the necessary college credits for either the primary education or an alternate education option. An employee will not advance to the E9 level in the position until satisfactory completion of the education requirement. Completion of the education requirement is required to remain employed.
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
Completion of a recognized corrections training program in another state jurisdiction, federal jurisdiction, or private corrections institution housing state or federal prisoners, completion of at least two years of full-time corrections officer work experience, and currently employed satisfactorily in a corrections officer position, or have left corrections officer employment in satisfactory status.
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.
** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
Required Documents
And, depending on the alternate education and experience:
Proof of two years' experience as a Correctional Officer in a State or Federal Penitentiary. This documentation must be submitted from the Human Resources Department indicating that you are currently in good standing or left in good standing.
Scan and attach your DD-214-Member 4
