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Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a CSS-1 Shift Supervisor to oversee staff, enforce security protocols, and coordinate prisoner movement with a focus on safety and order within the facility.
The role requires related education (15 college credits) and experience (2 years in corrections, including E9 level or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer 9). Applicants undergo drug and alcohol testing per policy.
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CSS-1s are the first line supervisor responsible for monitoring staff in their duties, ensuring proper security precautions are followed and all prisoner movement is conducted properly. They assist the CSS-2 and CSS-3 with a variety of administrative duties encompassing the entire operation. CSS-1s will be available for response to any emergency situation that may arise within the facility and will be utilized as a riot squad leader. They may also be used in training, STG activities, phone monitoring and timekeeping.
Completion of 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any field.
Two years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Officer or Corrections Medical Officer, including one year equivalent to the E9 level; or, one year equivalent to a Special Alternative Incarceration Officer 9.
Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing.
The Department of Corrections may screen out 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.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/CorrectionsShiftSupervisor.pdf Position Description: https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/CSS1-1-e.doc