Corrections Deputy

About the role

The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office seeks qualified candidates for the position of Corrections Deputy. This is a rewarding career opportunity in the criminal justice field, with a focus on maintaining the health, welfare, and safety of inmates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure inmates are accounted for and properly secured.
• Aid in meeting inmates' personal needs and addressing their problems.
• Maintain custody and control of inmates, ensuring their health, welfare, and safety.
• Coordinate inmates' participation in various programs within the facility.
• Document inmate movements and maintain records.
• Ensure inmates receive meals, medication, mail, and personal property as necessary.
• Escort and search inmates as needed.
• Write reports on inmate rule violations and other situations.
• Maintain competency in the use of security radios.
• Respond to calls for backup and attend court as required.
• Participate in Sheriff’s Office authorized training, including the Corrections Academy.
• Administer first aid, CPR, and provide aid for injuries and medical emergencies.
• Work mandatory overtime when directed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• College degree or course completion in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or Corrections preferred.
• Michigan Corrections Academy certification preferred.
• Prior corrections work or military experience preferred, not required.
• Uncorrected vision correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contacts.
• No prior felony convictions (including expunged convictions).
• Valid Michigan driver's license.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Pass background investigation and clinical evaluations.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills.
• Physical agility and endurance.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and handling.
• Close, medium, and far visual acuity.
• Handling varying levels of stress.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including extra compensation for holidays, overtime, and night shifts. Additional details can be found in the application process.

Pay

Starting pay is $58,829.83 for Step 1. For notable prior corrections experience, a step 2 starting pay of $64,329.83 may be considered upon Sheriff’s and Human Resource Director’s approval.

Schedule

The position is a seven (7) day per week, twenty-four (24) hour per day operation, with possible shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and planned and unplanned overtime.