Corrections Officer

About the role

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking Corrections Officers and Corrections Medical Officers. This is an entry-level position that involves overseeing and participating in the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners in correctional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and participation in the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners or detainees.
• Learning and developing interpersonal skills required to perform a range of corrections officer assignments.
• Completion of DOC Officer Recruit Training program consisting of 8 weeks of academy training and 2 months of on-the-job training.
• Completion of probationary period at an assigned correctional facility.
• Annual training and continuing certification as a Corrections Officer.

Requirements

• Education: Completion of 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any field. Military Veterans: Joint Services Transcripts (JST).
• Experience: 8 years as a Correctional Officer in a State or Federal Penitentiary.

Qualifications

• Age: Must be at least 18 years old at the time of employment.
• Medical Exam: Must pass a post-job-offer medical exam.
• Drug Screen: Must pass a drug screen.
• Physical Fitness Test: Must pass a physical fitness test.
• Training: Completion of an approved eight-week corrections officer training program, followed by eight weeks of on-the-job training.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills.
• Custody, security, and treatment of prisoners.
• Knowledge of corrections officer assignments.

Benefits

• Various locations throughout the state for Corrections Officer positions.
• Woodland Center Correctional Facility for Corrections Medical Officer positions.

Pay

Details on pay are not provided in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not provided in the job posting.