Corrections Officer - Lower Peninsula

State of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is hiring Corrections Officers and Corrections Medical Officers to oversee the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners in correctional facilities across the state.

Responsibilities include participation in daily facility operations, training programs (8-week academy, two months on-the-job), and ongoing certification through annual training and education to maintain standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any field.
• 8 years of experience as a Corrections Officer or Corrections Medical Officer, or waiver options available.
• Age 18 or older.
• Post-offer medical exam, drug screen, and physical fitness test required.
• Strong ethical standards and loyalty; background investigations apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners.
• Participate in daily operations at a correctional facility.
• Attend and complete required training programs, including an 8-week academy and two months of on-the-job training.
• Maintain ongoing certification through annual training and continuing education.

Skills

Custody & security knowledge

Ethical standards

Background investigation compliance

Training compliance

Education

15 semester credits

Joint Services Transcript / DD-214 verification

Job description

Position Overview

The Michigan Department of Corrections is hiring Corrections Officers and Corrections Medical Officers to oversee the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners in correctional facilities across the state.

Facilities

• Alger Correctional Facility (LMF) – 6141 Industrial Park Dr., Munising, MI 49862
• Baraga Correctional Facility (AMF) – 13924 Wadaga Road, Baraga, MI 49908
• Carson City Correctional Facility (DRF) – 10274 Boyer Rd., Carson City, MI 48811
• Central Michigan Correctional Facility (STF) – 320 N. Hubbard, St. Louis, MI 48880
• Chippewa Correctional Facility (URF) – 4269 W. M-80, Kincheloe, MI 49784
• Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility (LRF) – 2500 S. Sheridan Drive, Muskegon Hts., MI 49444
• Kinross Correctional Facility (KCF) – 4533 W. Industrial Park Dr., Kincheloe, MI 49788
• Marquette Branch Prison (MBP) – 1960 U.S. Hwy 41 South, Marquette, MI 49855
• Muskegon Correctional Facility (MCF) – Muskegon, MI 49442
• Newberry Correctional Facility (NCF) – 13747 E. County Road 428, Newberry, MI 49868
• Oaks Correctional Facility (ECF) – 1500 Caberfae Highway, Manistee, MI 49660
• Saginaw Correctional Facility (SRF) – 9625 Pierce Road, Freeland, MI 48623
• St. Louis Correctional Facility (SLF) – 8585 N. Croswell Road, St. Louis, MI 48880
• Gus Harrison Correctional Facility (ARF) – 2727 East Beecher St., Adrian, MI 49221
• Lake­land Correctional Facility (LCF) – 141 First St., Coldwater, MI 49036
• Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (IBC) – 1727 West Bluewater Highway, Ionia, MI 48846
• Ionia Correctional Facility (ICF) – 1576 W. Bluewater Highway, Ionia, MI 48846
• Charles Egeler Correctional Facility (RGC) – 3855 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49201‑7547
• Cooper Street Correctional Facility (JCS) – 3100 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49201
• Parnall Correctional Facility (SMT) – 1780 East Parnall Rd., Jackson, MI 49201
• G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility (JCF) – 3500 N. Elm Road, Jackson, MI 49201
• Thumb Correctional Facility (TCF) – 3225 John Conley Drive, Lapeer, MI 48446
• Macomb Correctional Facility (MRF) – 34625 26 Mile Rd., Lenox Township, MI 48048
• Woodland Center Correctional Facility (WCC) – 9036 E. M-36, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
• Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility (WHV) – 3201 Bemis Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197‑0911

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in the custody, security, and treatment of prisoners.
• Participate in daily operations at a correctional facility.
• Attend and complete required training programs, including an 8‑week academy and two months of on‑the‑job training.
• Maintain ongoing certification through annual training and continuing education.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any field.
• For veterans: Joint Services Transcript accepted; DD‑214 may be required for verification.
• At least 8 years of experience as a Corrections Officer or Corrections Medical Officer, or the equivalent educational or experiential waiver as outlined below.
• Age 18 or older.
• Successful completion of a post‑offer medical exam, drug screen, and physical fitness test.
• Strong ethical standards; compliance with background investigation and a high degree of loyalty.

Alternate Education & Experience Waivers

• Education Waiver – Employees with fewer than 15 semester credits may obtain credits within 24 months of hire.
• Full‑time experience waiver – Two years of prior corrections officer experience in any correctional institution.
• Military training waiver – Successful completion of basic training in uniformed services.

Required Documents

• Official college transcript (must be sealed, with registrar’s signature and date, and scanned in pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft).
• DD‑214 (or equivalent) for each tour of service.
• Military certification or Joint Services Transcript.
• Documentation of any prior corrections officer experience within the state or federal system.

Contact & Applications

General questions about Recruitment Office: 517‑335‑1874. For accommodations or further assistance, contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted the vacancy.