Corrections Shift Supervisor 12 (Lieutenant)

State of MichiganKincheloe, MI
Onsite

About The Position

Direct supervision of employees of the rank of CSS-1 and below who are responsible for the safety and security of a correctional facility. The employee is required to assign and instruct personnel in the proper performance of all assignments and ensure compliance with established standards dealing with safety and security. Assistant shift commander at a correctional facility and may also act as the shift commander on a relief basis. 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.

Requirements

  • Completion of 15 semester (23 term) credits in any field.
  • Three years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Officer E9, Corrections Medical Aide E9, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer 9.
  • Two years equivalent to a Resident Unit Officer E10, Corrections Transportation Officer E10, Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10.
  • One year equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 11 or Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11.
  • 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.
  • Must attach cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to application.
  • Official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date.
  • A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript.
  • New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.
  • All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
  • All employees must meet ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
  • All employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest.
  • Must complete a drug test within 24 hrs. of a conditional offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Direct supervision of employees of the rank of CSS-1 and below who are responsible for the safety and security of a correctional facility.
  • Assign and instruct personnel in the proper performance of all assignments.
  • Ensure compliance with established standards dealing with safety and security.
  • Assistant shift commander at a correctional facility.
  • May also act as the shift commander on a relief basis.

Benefits

  • The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
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