Corrections Officer
Position Overview:
Employees in this job oversee and participate in the custody, security and treatment of prisoners or detainees in correctional facilities, including major institutions, camps and correction re-entry or detention centers.
Description :
This is an entry-level position.
At the entry level, employees are required to 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.
Experience Corrections Officer E8 --- No specific type or amount is required.
A new hire must finish an approved eight-week corrections officer training program (currently four weeks virtual and four weeks in person), followed by eight weeks of on-the-job training at a correctional facility.
Successful completion of the training program, annual training and continuing certification as a Corrections Officer are required to remain employed.
Education Completion of 15 semesters (23 terms) 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 the date of hire to satisfy the education requirement by completing the necessary college credits for either the primary education or an alternative 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.
Alternate Education and Experience Corrections Officer 8 --- 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.
NOTE:
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
JOB DUTIES --- On a post assignment in learning and developing capacity --- Observes prisoners' or detainees' activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior that might be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of prisoners, detainees, employees or visitors --- Responds quickly to calls for assistance in other areas of the prison or facility as directed.
--- Assists in controlling disturbances and isolating instigators --- Observes and appropriately responds to such critical incidents as assaults on employees, prisoners or detainees; prisoner or detainee disturbances; or other situations threatening the security of the facility, and prepares written reports.
Appropriate responses may include the use of firearms.
--- Prepares written records and reports related to the work --- Performs related work as assigned Working Conditions - An employee may be assigned to work any day of the week or on any shift or assignment.
- The work is performed in an environment that is extremely uncomfortable and where the work involves a significant chance of incurring a disabling or life-threatening injury.
- Some jobs require an employee to work in high-stress situations.
- Some jobs require an employee to work in hazardous situations.
Physical Requirements The job duties require:
--- Employees may be required to wear and operate respiratory protection devices; --- Employees to work in an environment with varying degrees of discomfort; --- Employees to be absent of any physical limitation that would impair effective performance; --- Employees to have skill in the use of self-defense methods; --- Employees to meet the physical requirements of the work, which includes the performance of strenuous tasks requiring muscular strength and coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.
Special Requirements, Licenses and Certifications --- The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who are found unsuitable for employment as a Corrections Officer based on a background investigation of the individual.
--- The Department of Corrections may screen out applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.
Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
--- An applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of employment as a Corrections Officer.
An applicant must pass a post-job-offer medical exam, drug screen and physical fitness test.
Positions in this class are test-designated and are subject to preappointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing.
STATE OF MICHIGAN BENEFITS --- Some jobs may qualify for shift differential pay and/or prison pay of $0.
40 to $0.
50 per hour --- Career advancement --- Vacation, Sick and School and Community Leave --- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance --- Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Care and Flexible Spending Accounts --- Deferred Compensation Plans 457 and 401(k), including contribution and employer match up to a total of 7% --- 12 Paid Holidays and Day Off for Major Elections --- Paid Parental Leave - provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child REQUIRED INFORMATION:
Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and to maintain effective services.
All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort, all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest.
Please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.
Ethical Standards and Conduct(Note:
You do not need to fill out the form.
) Employment Type:
Full Time Years
Experience:
Less than 1 year Salary:
$19 - $28 Hourly Bonus/Commission:
No.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Employees in this job oversee and participate in the custody, security and treatment of prisoners or detainees in correctional facilities, including major institutions, camps and correction re-entry or detention centers.
Description :
This is an entry-level position.
At the entry level, employees are required to 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.
Experience Corrections Officer E8 --- No specific type or amount is required.
A new hire must finish an approved eight-week corrections officer training program (currently four weeks virtual and four weeks in person), followed by eight weeks of on-the-job training at a correctional facility.
Successful completion of the training program, annual training and continuing certification as a Corrections Officer are required to remain employed.
Education Completion of 15 semesters (23 terms) 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 the date of hire to satisfy the education requirement by completing the necessary college credits for either the primary education or an alternative 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.
Alternate Education and Experience Corrections Officer 8 --- 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.
NOTE:
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
JOB DUTIES --- On a post assignment in learning and developing capacity --- Observes prisoners' or detainees' activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior that might be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of prisoners, detainees, employees or visitors --- Responds quickly to calls for assistance in other areas of the prison or facility as directed.
--- Assists in controlling disturbances and isolating instigators --- Observes and appropriately responds to such critical incidents as assaults on employees, prisoners or detainees; prisoner or detainee disturbances; or other situations threatening the security of the facility, and prepares written reports.
Appropriate responses may include the use of firearms.
--- Prepares written records and reports related to the work --- Performs related work as assigned Working Conditions - An employee may be assigned to work any day of the week or on any shift or assignment.
- The work is performed in an environment that is extremely uncomfortable and where the work involves a significant chance of incurring a disabling or life-threatening injury.
- Some jobs require an employee to work in high-stress situations.
- Some jobs require an employee to work in hazardous situations.
Physical Requirements The job duties require:
--- Employees may be required to wear and operate respiratory protection devices; --- Employees to work in an environment with varying degrees of discomfort; --- Employees to be absent of any physical limitation that would impair effective performance; --- Employees to have skill in the use of self-defense methods; --- Employees to meet the physical requirements of the work, which includes the performance of strenuous tasks requiring muscular strength and coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.
Special Requirements, Licenses and Certifications --- The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who are found unsuitable for employment as a Corrections Officer based on a background investigation of the individual.
--- The Department of Corrections may screen out applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.
Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
--- An applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of employment as a Corrections Officer.
An applicant must pass a post-job-offer medical exam, drug screen and physical fitness test.
Positions in this class are test-designated and are subject to preappointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing.
STATE OF MICHIGAN BENEFITS --- Some jobs may qualify for shift differential pay and/or prison pay of $0.
40 to $0.
50 per hour --- Career advancement --- Vacation, Sick and School and Community Leave --- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance --- Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Care and Flexible Spending Accounts --- Deferred Compensation Plans 457 and 401(k), including contribution and employer match up to a total of 7% --- 12 Paid Holidays and Day Off for Major Elections --- Paid Parental Leave - provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child REQUIRED INFORMATION:
Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and to maintain effective services.
All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort, all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest.
Please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.
Ethical Standards and Conduct(Note:
You do not need to fill out the form.
) Employment Type:
Full Time Years
Experience:
Less than 1 year Salary:
$19 - $28 Hourly Bonus/Commission:
No.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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