General Office Assistant -E7 - Records Office

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. Our department offers many benefits and services to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.

The purpose of this position is to serve as a General Office Assistant in the Record Office of a Level II correctional facility. The role involves research and follow‑up on pending felony charges, data entry on OMNI, OMS, COMS, MICIJN, and LEIN, intake of incoming prisoners, filing, and file maintenance. The Assistant prepares and releases prisoners on parole, discharge, court releases, and writs.

Additionally, the position sorts, opens, and distributes incoming mail, handles word‑processing duties (typing reports, release certifications, legal correspondence, procurements, verification of incarcerations, letters, operating procedures, policy directives, and updating emergency contact information), completes inspections, prepares monthly reports, and serves as the “Head Counter” for institution mobilizations. The Assistant shadows and serves as the backup to the Department Technicians in the Record Office.

This is a randomly drug and alcohol tested (DART) position.

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

• General Office Assistant 5:
  No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• General Office Assistant 6:
  One year of administrative support experience.
• General Office Assistant E7:
  Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level.

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.