Sergeant

Direct and instruct Correction Officers assigned to their area of responsibility and assist the Resident Unit Manager and Prison Counselors in housing offices in their duties and responsibilities. Assure that officers remain fit for duty, alert and responsive to any situation that may arise on shift.

Perform duties assigned by the Deputy Warden, Assistant Deputy Wardens, Captains, and Lieutenants.Completion of 15 semester (23 term) college credits in any field.

Experience
Two years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Officer, Corrections Transportation Officer, Corrections Medical Aide or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer. Corrections Shift Supervisor Job Specifications

Sergeant Position 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.

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)

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.