CORRECTIONS PROGRAM COORDINATOR - CLASSIFICATION DIRECTOR
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CORRECTIONS PROGRAM COORDINATOR - CLASSIFICATION DIRECTOR
Salary
$25.14 - $37.24 Hourly
Location
Jackson, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
4752-25-0016LR
Department
Corrections - Cooper Street Correctional Facility or Special Alternative Incarceration Facility
Opening Date
05/12/2025
Closing Date
5/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
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Job Description
The Classification Director is solely responsible for classifying offenders to job pools from which assignments are filled. No work assignment can function without the offenders provided from the job pools created by the Classification Director. This position requires extensive knowledge of OMNI, COMPAS, OMS and TAP programs. The Classification Director provides program support to the population of the facility. The Classification Director classifies trainees based upon their strengths and weaknesses which are identified from the trainees, their COMPAS profiles, pre-sentence investigation, healthcare, RGC recommendations and psychological and physical needs. The Classification Director must have a working knowledge and understanding of the facility as well as policies and procedures to be able to inform offenders of what is needed and expected.
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
Link:
Military and Veterans (michigan.gov) (https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/for-employees/military-and-veterans)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, physical education or recreation, sociology, school social work, social work administration, educational psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.
Experience
Corrections Program Coordinator 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Corrections Program Coordinator 10
One year of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers in a correctional setting equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator 9, Prison Counselor 9, or Parole/Probation Officer 9.
Corrections Program Coordinator P11
Two years of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers in a correctional setting, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator 10, Prison Counselor 10, or Parole/Probation Officer 10.
Corrections Program Coordinator 12
Three years of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers in a correctional setting, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator P11, Prison Counselor P11, or Parole/Probation Officer P11.
Alternate Education and Experience
Correction Program Coordinator 9
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections' experience.
OR
Education level typically acquired through the completion of high school and one year as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11 or Corrections Shift Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Field Services Assistant E10, Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, Corrections Resident Representative E10, Corrections Security Representative E10, Corrections Transportation Officer E10, Resident Unit Officer E10, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10; or, three years as a Corrections Medical Officer E9 or Corrections Officer E9.
Additional Requirements and Information
Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing.
The Department of Corrections may screen out 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.
Some positions within this classification series may require individuals appointed to maintain Master Trainer certifications in designated evidence-based and prison-based Prisoner Reentry programs.
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required
specialized experience.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/CorrectionsProgramCoordinator.pdf
Position Description - CPC 9-P11
Position Description - CPC 12 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/JCS- CPC A Classification Director 05.12.25.docx)
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.
** 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).
READ CAREFULLY-- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
If applicable/You would like credit for your education, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
Your education listed cannot be used to credential review you for a position unless a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application. We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.
Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender
