Sergeant

State of Michigan•Adrian, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this job direct corrections officers in security and custody activities in a state correctional facility. The position maintains prisoner discipline, prevents escapes, and ensures the personal safety of prisoners, staff, and visitors. It is located inside the prison security perimeter. The Michigan Department of Corrections is a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer and employs nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members. The department offers benefits and services to support military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Applicants must attach a resume identifying specific experience and employment dates, including month, year, and hours per week. If applicable, applicants must attach a copy of an official transcript confirming their education. Applicants must also provide at least three professional references with contact information, including phone number and email address. Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of the references. Failure to provide the requested materials may result in the application not being considered. New hires and former MDOC employees returning after more than two years away will complete 40 or 80 hours of initial in-person Non-Custody New Employee Training, depending on offender contact level and job classification, as well as additional online training. This is a drug- and alcohol-test-designated position, subject to pre-appointment and random-selection testing. The department may screen out applicants convicted of a felony under Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants with a misdemeanor or felony conviction are ineligible until they have satisfactorily completed any imposed sentence, including parole or probation. Applicants needing accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the agency's ADA coordinator.

Requirements

Completion of 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any field.
Two years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Officer or Corrections Medical Officer, including one year equivalent to the E9 level; or one year equivalent to a Special Alternative Incarceration Officer 9.
Provide a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment, including month, year, and hours per week.
Provide at least three professional references with contact information, including phone number and email address. Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor.
If applicable, attach an official transcript confirming education; unofficial and web-based transcripts are not accepted.
Meet state classified service ethical standards and report any possible conflict of interest.
Pass pre-appointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing.
Applicants with misdemeanor or felony convictions must have satisfactorily completed any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

Responsibilities

Direct corrections officers in security and custody activities in a state correctional facility.
Maintain prisoner discipline.
Prevent prisoner escapes.
Ensure the personal safety of prisoners, staff, and visitors.