SERGEANT

State of Michigan; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Sergeant to supervise corrections officers and oversee security and custody activities inside a state prison. The role ensures discipline, prevents escapes, and maintains safety for inmates, staff, and visitors.

The Sergeant works within the security perimeter and reports to the shift supervisor. Required is completion of 15 college credits, two years of relevant experience (including one year at E9 level) or equivalent Special Alternative

Qualifications

• Directs corrections officers in security and custody activities
• Requires completion of 15 college credits
• Employment in state classified service requires high ethical standards and compliance

Responsibilities

• Direct corrections officers in security and custody activities.
• Maintain prisoner discipline, prevent escapes, and ensure safety of prisoners, staff and visitors.
• Work inside the security perimeter of prison and report to shift supervisors.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Security operations

Prison safety

Education

15 college credits

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

Employees in this job direct corrections officers in the security and custody activities in a state correctional facility. The position maintains prisoners discipline, prevents prisoner escapes, and ensures the personal safety of prisoners, staff and visitors. The position is located inside the security perimeter of prison.

Sergeant Position Description

Education

Completion of 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any field.

Experience

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.

Ethical Standards

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

This is a drug and alcohol test designated position.

New Hire Training

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

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