Corrections Medical Officer 8
Company: State of Michigan
Location: Whitmore Lake
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Corrections Medical Officer 8
Salary
$20.48 - $30.05 Hourly
Location
Whitmore Lake, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
47CO-19-Corr Med Officer
Department
Corrections Recruitment
Opening Date
04/22/2024
Closing Date
4/23/2024 4:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
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.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS THAT HAVE ALREADY
APPLIED TO THE CORRECTIONS OFFICER POSTING AND ARE INTERESTED IN
BEING CORRECTIONS MEDICAL OFFICERS.
Begin your career here! Start as a Corrections Medical Officer and
it is just the first step, see where this decision can take you.
Follow this link to see the career paths that will be open to
you.
MDOC Career Path
(https://www.michigan.gov/documents/Visio-CorrectionsCareerPath_94978_7.pdf)
This is an entry-level position. Employees in this job oversee and
participate in the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners
within Woodland Center Correctional Facility.
MILITARY VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
View the class specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/CorrectionsMedicalOfficer_370497_7.pdf
View the physical fitness standards at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSK3LpZKeOw
These positions are located at the Woodland Center Correctional
Facility. See map link for the locations: Map.
(https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/CFA Map updated.pdf)
Upon hire, employees are 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
the assigned correctional facility (Woodland Center Correctional
Facility). 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.
NOTE: These positions are considered test designated and are
subject to all forms of drug and alcohol testing.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Completion of 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any
field.
.
Military Veterans: The MDOC accepts Joint Services
Transcripts(JST). Please call 517-335-1863 or 517-241-8559 for
assistance with your JST's. A DD214 is not a Joint Service
Transcript.
Experience
Corrections Officer 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Alternate Education and Experience
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.
OR
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 as a
Corrections Officer.
Additional Requirements and Information
YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE
CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
Failure to complete or attach any of the above items such as
anOFFICIALcollege transcript or Joint Service Transcript may result
in your application being screen out.
Do not attach a resume or cover letter in lieu of Official College
Transcript.
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.
The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who are
found unsuitable for employment as a Corrections Medical Officer
based on background investigation of the individual.
An applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of
employment as a Corrections Medical Officer.
An applicant must pass a post-job-offer medical exam, drug screen,
and physical fitness test.
An applicant must finish an approved eight week corrections officer
training program, followed by eight weeks of on the job training.
Successful completion of the training program, annual training, and
continuing certification as a Corrections Medical Officer are
required to remain employed.
Required Documents
And, depending on the alternate education and experience:
Proof of two years' experience as a Correctional Officer in a State
or Federal Penitentiary. This documentation must be submitted from
the Human Resources Department indicating that you are currently in
good standing or left in good standing.
Scan and attach your DD-214-Member 4 Copy (active duty),
NGB-22-Individual Copy 2 (National Guard), and/or discharge
certificate (all other military reserve duty) for each tour of
service along with the application.
Scan and attach verification from the military branch where you are
currently serving.
Official Transcript
An 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. An unofficial transcript will NOT be accepted.
An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the
college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped
with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as
"Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached
to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the
following file extensions:pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Photographs
or Instagrams of official transcripts are not accepted. When
building your Applicant Profile in the NEOGOV application, click
theAdd Attachment(s) Section to add your transcript(s). When
attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each
transcript attached.
Military Veterans: The MDOC accepts Joint Services
Transcripts(JST). Please call 517-335-1863 or 517-241-8559 for
assistance with your JST's.
Recruitment Office: For general questions related to Corrections
Officer recruitment please call 517-335-1874
Directions on Tracking Your Application Status
(http://civilservice.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/APPLICANT DIRECTIONS TO
SEE APPLICATION STATUS.docx)
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help
Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer
alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give
the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized
as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a
best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international
stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of
Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency
Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve
Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and
skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public
health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children,
families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's
military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or
support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR
systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental
health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees,
their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a
life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to
$200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance
that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness
prevents employees from working. More information is available
atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457
plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will
automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a
401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if
you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest
immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4
years. More information is available
athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive
between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be
rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees
also receive an additional day each year for community service or
school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid
leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time
together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays
each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr.
Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July,
Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving
Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also
receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases.
Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and
performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may
also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during
qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military
service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility
for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement
accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA),
health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe
benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing
your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may
allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of
qualifying student loans.Information
(https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to
help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S.
Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to
eligible employees and family members to further their education
while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are
available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for
education and training for college course credits and non-degree
programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of
their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and
remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the
work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes,
11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million
acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation
areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile
trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf
courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just
for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events,
storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns,
one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every
appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors,
the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits
and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that
Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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Please confirm that you did in fact apply and was evaluated and
interviewed for an overall Corrections Officer position and
indicated at that time you would be interested in becoming a
Corrections Medical Officer?
Yes, the above is correct.
No, the above is not correct
02
Please confirm that you were provided information for the
Corrections Medical Officer position at the interview
Yes, I was provided information
No, I was not provided information
03
I confirm that the information and answers to questions provided on
the overall corrections officer application remain accurate, and I
stand by those response.
Yes, I confirm the above.
No, the above is not correct
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Corrections Recruitment
Address
Recruitment Office
P.O. Box 30003
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-335-1874
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/corrections
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