Corrections Medical Officer 8

Company: State of Michigan
Location: Whitmore Lake
Posted on: April 25, 2024

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Corrections Medical Officer 8
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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

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  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.
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  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.
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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 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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        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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