The State of Michigan is hiring permanent, FT Corrections Officers State Wide

Salary: $22.77 - $32.94 Hourly

Job Number: 47CO-14-Corr Officer

Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN CORRECTIONS ORGANIZATION (MCO)

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These are entry-level positions. 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/CorrectionsOfficer119897.pdf{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} (Download PDF reader)

View the physical fitness standards at: MDOC Corrections Officer Physical Aptitude Test

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 one or a combination of the following: correctional administration, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, educational psychology, family relations, pastoral counseling, or law enforcement.

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. Note: Officers who elect to become members of the Michigan Corrections Officers' Union (MCO-SEIU) currently have the opportunity to complete their required college credits (and more) online and free of charge through a partnership between MCO-SEIU and Eastern Gateway Community College.

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

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No specific @type or amount is required.

Alternate Education and Experience

Possession of 30 semester/45 term college credits leading toward a degree in any major OR Completion of a recognized corrections training program in another state jurisdiction, federal jurisdiction, or private corrections institution housing state or federal prisoners, completion of at least two years of full-time corrections officer work experience, and currently employed satisfactorily in a corrections officer position, or have left corrections officer employment in satisfactory status. OR Completion of basic training and two years of military service, along with 15 semester/23 term college credits leading toward a degree in any major obtained through an accredited college or their Joint Services Transcript (JST). If the service member is no longer serving, they must present proof of being honorably discharged.

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