Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

BELOW is a list of all the correctional facilities that you can apply for by applying to this job posting:

• Alger Correctional Facility (LMF) - N 6141 Industrial Park Dr. - Munising, MI 49862
• Baraga Correctional Facility (AMF) - 13924 Wadaga Road - Baraga, MI 49908
• Carson City Correctional Facility (DRF)- 10274 Boyer Rd. - Carson City, MI 48811
• Central Michigan Correctional Facility (STF)- 320 N. Hubbard- St. Louis, MI 48880
• Chippewa Correctional Facility (URF) - 4269 W. M-80 - Kincheloe, MI 49784
• Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility (LRF)- 2500 S. Sheridan Drive - Muskegon Hts, MI 49444
• Kinross Correctional Facility (KCF) - 4533 W. Industrial Park Dr. - Kincheloe, MI 49788
• Marquette Branch Prison (MBP) - 1960 U.S. Hwy 41 South - Marquette, MI 49855
• Muskegon Correctional Facility (MCF) - Muskegon, MI 49442
• Newberry Correctional Facility (NCF)- 13747 E. County Road 428 - Newberry, MI 49868
• Oaks Correctional Facility (ECF) - 1500 Caberfae Highway - Manistee, MI 49660
• Saginaw Correctional Facility (SRF) - 9625 Pierce Road - Freeland, MI 48623
• St. Louis Correctional Facility (SLF) - 8585 N. Croswell Road - St. Louis, MI 48880
• Gus Harrison Correctional Facility (ARF) - 2727 East Beecher St. Adrian, MI 49221
• Lakeland Correctional Facility(LCF) - 141 First St. Coldwater, MI 49036
• Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (IBC) - 1727 West Bluewater Highway Ionia, MI 48846
• Ionia Correctional Facility(ICF) - 1576 W. Bluewater Highway Ionia, MI 48846
• Charles Egeler Correctional Facility (RGC) - 3855 Cooper St. Jackson, MI 49201-7547
• Cooper Street Correctional Facility (JCS) - 3100 Cooper St. Jackson, MI 49201
• Parnall Correctional Facility (SMT) - 1780 East Parnall Rd. Jackson, MI 49201
• G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility (JCF) - 3500 N. Elm Road Jackson, MI 49201
• Thumb Correctional Facility (TCF) - 3225 John Conley Drive Lapeer, MI 48446
• Macomb Correctional Facility (MRF) - 34625 26 Mile Rd. Lenox Township, MI 48048
• Woodland Center Correctional Facility (WCC) - 9036 E. M-36 Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
• Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility (WHV) - 3201 Bemis Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197-0911

Be a Corrections Officer for the State of Michigan: Corrections Officer Video Begin your career here! Start as a Corrections Officer or even a Corrections Medical Officer which is just the first step. To see where this decision can take you, follow the MDOC Career Path link to see additional employment and promotional opportunities. 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: (Download PDF reader)

View the class specification for the Corrections Medical Officer at: (Download PDF reader)

View the position description (Download PDF reader). View the physical fitness standards at: PT Video Corrections Officer positions are at various locations throughout the state, Corrections Medical Officers are located exclusively at Woodland Center Correctional Facility. See map link for the locations: Map. (Download PDF reader)

Upon hire as a Corrections Officer or Corrections Medical Officer, the employees is 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 Experience

Education Completion of 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any field. Military Veterans: The MDOC accepts Joint Services Transcripts(JST). Please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance with your JST's. A DD214 is not a Joint Service Transcript. Experience Corrections Officer 8 OR Correction Medical Officer 8 No specific type or amount is required.

Alternate Education and Experience

Corrections Officer 8 Two 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. OR Successful completion of basic training in the uniformed services.

*Education Waiver - Employees in possession of less than 15 semester (23 term) college credits may be eligible for participation in the Education Waiver Program, in which employees are allowed up to 24 months from the date of hire to obtain college credits necessary to satisfy the education requirement. Successful completion of the education requirement, in addition to meeting the experience requirement, is mandatory for an employee to be considered eligible for reclassification to the Corrections Officer E9. Completion of the education requirement prior to expiration of the 24-month waiver period is required to remain employed as a Corrections Officer.

Additional Requirements and Information

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Failure to complete or attach any of the above items such as an OFFICIAL college transcript or Joint Service Transcript may result in your application being screen out. PLEASE NOTE: If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents please call the Office of Career Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io

Do not attach a resume or cover letter in lieu of Official College Transcript. The Department of Corrections may screen out