Corrections Officer - Lower Peninsula

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
• Learning and development of 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 (locations throughout the state)
• Annual training and continuing certification as a Corrections Officer

Requirements

• Education: 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any field, or completion of basic training in the uniformed services
• Experience: 8 years as a corrections officer in another local, state, federal, or private correctional institution, or 2 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

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

Benefits

Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. The MDOC accepts Joint Services Transcripts (JST) for educational requirements.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.