Captain

State of Michigan•Whitmore Lake, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is seeking a Captain to assist the Warden in a broad range of administrative aspects of the facility. This role serves as a liaison and spokesperson for the Warden and facility. The Captain will also act as the Step II Grievance Coordinator, Audit Coordinator, liaison to the Ombudsman office, Attorney General office, Central Office/GVP, law enforcement agencies, members of the community and legislative body, FOIA, preparation for PREA audits, records retention, and serves as the ADA Coordinator. The position requires conducting weekly rounds in the secure perimeter of the facility to ensure all operations comply with policy, procedure, post orders, and all other applicable authorities. Additionally, the Captain will be responsible for quality assurance and process improvement for all deficiencies identified in audits, inspections, and rounds. This role involves creating or revising operating procedures, brochures, documents, spreadsheets, tracking mechanisms, and other related documents, ensuring all due dates are met.

Requirements

Completion of 15 semester (23 term) credits in any field.
Two years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 11 or Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11; or, one year equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 12 or Corrections Investigator 12.
Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing.
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.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
Attach a cover letter.
If applicable/You would like credit for your education, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
Provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.
Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.

Nice To Haves

The Department of Corrections may screen out applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.

Responsibilities

Assist the Warden in a broad range of administrative aspects of the facility.
Serve as liaison and spokesperson for the Warden and facility.
Serve as the Step II Grievance Coordinator.
Serve as the Audit Coordinator.
Serve as liaison to the Ombudsman office, Attorney General office, Central Office/GVP, law enforcement agencies, members of the community and legislative body.
Manage FOIA requests.
Prepare for PREA audits.
Oversee records retention.
Serve as the ADA Coordinator.
Conduct weekly rounds in the secure perimeter of the facility.
Ensure all operations are in compliance with policy, procedure, post orders and all other applicable authorities.
Act as quality assurance and process improvement coordinator for all deficiencies on audit, inspections, rounds, etc.
Create or revise operating procedures, brochures, documents, spreadsheets, tracking mechanisms and other related documents.
Ensure all due dates are met.