State of Michigan Employment – Corrections Officer

Job Description:

This is an entry-level position. At the entry level, employees are required to complete the approved training program designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to function as a corrections officer. Upon successful completion of the training and other departmental requirements, the officer will complete the probationary period at an assigned 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.

Job Responsibilities:

An employee has up to 24 months after the date of hire to satisfy the education requirement by completing the necessary college credits for either the primary education or an alternative education option. An employee will not advance to the E9 level in the position until satisfactory completion of the education requirement. Completion of the education requirement is required to remain employed.

Job Requirements:

Completion of 15 semesters (23 terms) college credits in one or a combination of the following: correctional administration, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, educational psychology, family relations, pastoral counseling or law enforcement.

• Employees may be required to wear and operate respiratory protection devices;
• Employees to work in an environment with varying degrees of discomfort;
• Employees to be absent of any physical limitation that would impair effective performance;
• Employees to have skill in the use of self-defense methods;
• Employees to meet the physical requirements of the work, which includes the performance of strenuous tasks requiring muscular strength and coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.

Qualification & Experience:

Job Details:

Company: State of Michigan

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Battle Creek, MI, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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