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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 Copy (active duty), NGB-22-Individual Copy 2 (National Guard), and/or discharge certificate (all other military reserve duty) for each tour of service along with the application.

Scan and attach verification from the military branch where you are currently serving.

Official Transcript
An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g. seal, logo, watermark, and/or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. An unofficial transcript will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as "Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Photographs or Instagrams of official transcripts are not accepted. When building your Applicant Profile in the NEOGOV application, click the Add Attachment(s) Section to add your transcript(s). When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.

Military Veterans: The MDOC accepts Joint Services Transcripts(JST). Please call 517-335-1863 or 517-241-8559 for assistance with your JST's.

Recruitment Office: For general questions related to Corrections Officer recruitment please call 517-335-1874

Corrections Officer

Job Code Number

334282632

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.

BELOW is a list of all the correctional facilities that you can apply for by applying to this job posting:

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

Gus Harrison Correctional Facility (ARF) - 2727 East Beecher St. Adrian, MI 49221
Lakeland Correctional Facility(LCF) - 141 First St. Coldwater, MI 49036
Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (IBC) - 1727 West Bluewater Highway Ionia, MI 48846
Ionia Correctional Facility(ICF) - 1576 W. Bluewater Highway Ionia, MI 48846
Charles Egeler Correctional Facility (RGC) - 3855 Cooper St. Jackson, MI 49201-7547
Cooper Street Correctional Facility (JCS) - 3100 Cooper St. Jackson, MI 49201
Parnall Correctional Facility (SMT) - 1780 East Parnall Rd. Jackson, MI 49201
G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility (JCF) - 3500 N. Elm Road Jackson, MI 49201
Thumb Correctional Facility (TCF) - 3225 John Conley Drive Lapeer, MI 48446
Macomb Correctional Facility (MRF) - 34625 26 Mile Rd. Lenox Township, MI 48048
Woodland Center Correctional Facility (WCC) - 9036 E. M-36 Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility (WHV) - 3201 Bemis Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197-0911

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:
PT Video

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.

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

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 Copy (active duty), NGB-22-Individual Copy 2 (National Guard), and/or discharge certificate (all other military reserve duty) for each tour of service along with the application.

Scan and attach verification from the military branch where you are currently serving.

Official Transcript
An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g. seal, logo, watermark, and/or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. An unofficial transcript will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as "Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Photographs or Instagrams of official transcripts are not accepted. When building your Applicant Profile in the NEOGOV application, click the Add Attachment(s) Section to add your transcript(s). When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.

Military Veterans: The MDOC accepts Joint Services Transcripts(JST). Please call 517-335-1863 or 517-241-8559 for assistance with your JST's.

Recruitment Office: For general questions related to Corrections Officer recruitment please call 517-335-1874

Organization Profile

Employer Name:

Michigan Department of Corrections Recruitment

Address:

PO Box 30003

Address Line 2:

City:

Lansing

State/Province/Region:

Zip/Postal Code:

48909

Description:

Our mission is to create a safer Michigan through effective offender management and supervision in our facilities and communities while holding offenders accountable and promoting their rehabilitation.

Job Summary

Organization

Michigan Department of Corrections Recruitment

Employer Website

Location

Lansing, Michigan 48909

Job Code Number

334282632

Positions Available

Expiration Date

12/20/2025

O*NET Code

33-3012.00

O*NET Occupation

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Education Level

Some College

Job Characteristics

Full-time
Veteran focus

Pay Range

Hourly: $15 to $25

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