Corrections Officer - Northern Facilities
Listed on 2026-02-12
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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.
CORRECTIONS OFFICERS - NORTHERN FACILITIES
PLEASE NOTE THIS POSTING IS FOR THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES WITHIN OUR NORTHERN REGION OF OPERATIONS:
- Munising, MI 49862
- Carson City, MI 48811
C. Brooks Correctional Facility (LRF) - 2500 S. Sheridan Drive - Muskegon Hts, MI 49444
- Kincheloe, MI 49788
E. County Road 428 - Newberry, MI 49868
Be a Corrections Officer for the State of Michigan: Corrections Officer Video
Begin your career here! Start as a Corrections Officer or even a Corrections Medical Officer which is just the first step. To see where this decision can take you, follow the MDOC Career Path link to see additional employment and promotional opportunities.
These are entry-level positions. Employees in this job oversee and participate in the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners in correctional facilities.
MILITARY VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
View the class specification for the Corrections Officer at:
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View the class specification for the Corrections Medical Officer at:
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Corrections Officer positions are at various locations throughout the state;
Corrections Medical Officers are located exclusively at Woodland Center Correctional Facility. See map link for the locations:
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Upon hire as a Corrections Officer or Corrections Medical Officer, the employee is required to successfully complete the DOC Officer Recruit Training program designed to provide knowledge and skills required to function as a corrections officer. The training program consists of 8 weeks of academy training and two months of on-the-job training. Upon successful completion of the training and other departmental requirements, the officer will complete the probationary period at an assigned correctional facility (facilities are located throughout the state).
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. Successful completion of the initial training program, annual training, and continuing certification as a Corrections Officer are required to remain employed.
These positions are considered test designated and are subject to all forms of drug and alcohol testing.
Education
Completion of 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any field.
Military Veterans: The MDOC accepts Joint Services Transcripts (JST). Please call or for assistance with your JSTs. A DD214 is not a Joint Service Transcript.
Experience
Corrections Officer 8 OR Corrections Medical Officer 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Corrections Officer 8
Two years of full-time corrections officer experience in another local, state, federal or private correctional institution, and currently employed satisfactorily in a corrections officer position, or have left corrections officer employment in satisfactory status.
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Successful completion of basic training in the uniformed services.
* Education Waiver - Employees in possession of less than 15 semester (23 term) college credits may be eligible for participation in the Education Waiver Program, in which employees are allowed up to 24 months from the date of hire to obtain college credits necessary to satisfy the education requirement. Successful completion of the education requirement, in addition to meeting the experience requirement, is mandatory for an employee to be considered eligible for reclassification to the Corrections Officer E9.
Completion of the education requirement prior to expiration of the 24-month waiver period is required to remain employed…
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