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Corrections Officer

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

This is an entry-level position. Employees in this job oversee and participate in the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners in correctional facilities.Corrections Officer 8 This is the entry level. At the entry level, employees are required to successfully complete the approved training program designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to function as a corrections officer. Upon successful completion of the training and other departmental requirements, the officer will complete the probationary period at an assigned correctional facility. 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.Corrections Officer E 9 This is the experienced level. At the experienced level, the employee oversees and participates in the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners in assignments, which involve substantial face-to-face contact with prisoners or detainees. The employee uses independent judgment in making decisions requiring interpretation and application of departmental guidelines to specific situations.NOTE : These positions are at various locations throughout the state.Upon hire, employees are 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 ExperienceEducationCompletion of 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any field.An employee has up to 24 months after date of hire to satisfy the education requirement by completing the necessary college credits for either the primary education or an alternate education option. An employee will not advance to the E9 level in the position until satisfactory completion of the education requirement. Completion of the education requirement is required to remain employed.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.Alternate Education and ExperienceTwo 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.ORSuccessful completion of basic training in the uniformed services.

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