Executive Secretary E10

This position provides administrative secretarial support to the Warden of the G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, serving as liaison between Warden’s Office and all department heads and staff, as well as Central Office, attorneys, legislators, local officials, law enforcement offices and the public. Also, assists with prisoner correspondence, media and related contacts when necessary, serves as facility DAS Coordinator, and acts as backup to the Litigation Coordinator as needed.

Filing, expungement and retention in accordance with retention schedule.

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Five years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc., or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including two years equivalent to advanced (8) level administrative support work, Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8; or, one year equivalent to a Secretary 9, Legal Secretary 9, or Senior Executive Management Assistant
9. Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

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

All employees must meet high ethical standards and are required to report any possible conflict of interest. Ethical Standards and Conduct. The employee must report any conflict of interest.

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) with 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.

Overnight travel may be required for NCNET.