CORRECTIONAL FACILITY OFFICER

CORRECTIONAL FACILITY OFFICER

October 29, 2025 F.L.S.A.: Non-exempt

BAY COUNTY JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE: CORRECTIONAL FACILITY OFFICER

RATE OF PAY: $23.94 per hour entry, progressing to $31.06 per hour after 3 years (CF01)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants must complete and pass a written test by accessing the www.empco.net website prior to applying for this position. To register, click on the Sheriff’s Candidates and Applicants icon. The cost associated with this test is the responsibility of the applicant. All past applications and resumes need to be updated to include the pre-employment testing standards. Once empco testing is complete, fill out an application at https://selfservice.baycountymi.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/

POSTING END DATE: November 12, 2025

Full-time position. Union Membership: P.O.L.C., although membership is voluntary.

Benefits include, but not limited to:
HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE
LIFE INSURANCE
PAID VACATION DAYS
PAID HOLIDAYS
PAID SICK DAYS
PAID PERSONAL DAYS
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
PAID BEREAVEMENT
PENSION WITH 4% EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
FLEX SPEND ACCOUNT

QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate. Must have completed three of the five pre-corrections classes
designated corrections officers by the State of Michigan with a grade of “C” or better; or accumulated 45 credit hours of college approved instruction with an overall grade point average of “C” or better, comparable general experience in law enforcement may be substituted for the educational requirements at the sole discretion of the sheriff. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Must be familiar with the use and care of firearms and meeting department firearms qualifications. Must be able to type and be familiar with computer terminal input of data. Applicant must possess a valid operator’s license.

Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council pre-employment minimum standards for mental and physical fitness.

Minimum Standards for Pre-Employment Mental and Physical Fitness

Adopted November 8, 2012

Effective January 1, 2014

PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
Pre-Hire
Applicant testing must be successfully completed within six (6) months preceding date of hire. If an applicant is not hired within six months of the test date, s/he must successfully complete the physical test again in order to be hired. A pre-hire will not be permitted to take the physical fitness test more than three times in any 12-month period.

Passing Score
If all parts of the test are completed properly and within the time limits, a passing score shall be issued. Failure of any portion of the test shall result in a failing score. The entire test must be repeated if any portion is failed.

Health and Safety Precautions
Any individual taking a physical fitness test is assumed to have no physical/medical condition which would affect testing. If at any time during the test, the examiner conducting the test observes symptoms which may indicate an unsafe health condition, the test will be stopped. If the test is stopped by the examiner because of an unsafe health condition, an incomplete will be issued. When medically cleared to take the test, the participant will be allowed to retake the test without having the attempt count against them.

MSCTC – PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST
REQUIREMENTS

The Physical Abilities Test consists of the following:
1. Weight Carry: A 40 lb. weight will be carried a total distance of 100 feet. Half-way through, the weight will be placed down on the floor and picked back up again.
2. Stair Climb: To achieve ascending a six (6) story building, five (5) flights of stairs will be ascended and descended. Candidates will have to climb up and down a four (4) step staircase fifteen times. The four (4) step ladder is exactly 1/3 a flight of stairs in a standard US building.
3. Obstacle Run: Candidates will run approximately 330 feet. They will loop around a total of six (6) cones. The cones will be staggered approximately forty-five (45) feet apart.
4. Peg Board: A candidate will have to manipulate a “notched” peg to place it into a peg board in a specific direction (much like a key). They will need to insert a total of ten (10) pegs in the peg board.
5. Dummy Drag: A 165 lb. dummy will be dragged 22.5 feet to a turnaround point and back. The total drag will be 45 feet. The dummy will start face-down on the ground, feet facing the center court. The candidate must flip the dummy stomach up and turn the dummy so its head is facing the center before starting to drag. When returning the dummy back across the line, the candidate must return the dummy to a stomach down position.
6. Lie-Down/Stand-Ups: Candidate will lie down on their back, then stand up with knees straight and lie down on their stomach and stand up with knees straight. This will constitute 1 cycle. They will need to complete five (5) cycles.

Test Fee - $50.00
Written Test done at 11:30; just prior to physical test.
EMPCO written test - $75.00

It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide proof of successful completion of these requirements to a potential employer.

MENTAL FITNESS
Prior to being offered a position as a local corrections officer, each local corrections officer candidate is required to demonstrate his or her mental fitness by successfully completing:

1. A written examination which tests the candidate’s mental fitness in the areas of reading comprehension, writing skills, and situational reasoning;
2. An evaluation by a licensed health care professional which demonstrates that the candidate is free from mental or emotional impairments, with or without accommodation, which would impair the performance of the essential job functions of a correctional facility officer.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide proof of successful completion of these requirements to a potential employer.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Jail Administration, or a superior corrections officer, guards, attends to the needs of inmates housed in the Bay County Jail. Furthermore, in the interest of orderly and safe detention of individuals to be detained in the county jail, processes entry/release, continuously monitors jail activity/security, arranges/provides meals, medication, personal needs, visitations and continuous security monitoring in accordance with defined operating policy of the Sheriff’s Office. Incumbent will provide a variety of tasks during shift necessary for the well-being of those detained and in recognition of proper detention practice. Supervision is provided by the shift sergeant.

Must be able to perform expected duties required for the daily operations of the jail. Must pass extensive background check and must be willing to work weekends, nights, and holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
1. Conducts regular floor counts and cell checks to ensure that all inmates are accounted for and properly secured. Observes inmate behavior and takes appropriate action during cases of fights, property damage or other incidents.
2. Releases inmates from cells for visits with attorneys, bondsmen, ministers, or family members; for court appearances, work periods, exercise periods or discharge.
3. Distributes meals to inmates, collects and counts dishes and eating utensils.
4. Passes and records prescribed medications: distributes non-prescription medications.
5. Receives requests from inmates for items from the commissary, obtains releases of monies from personal property accounts and makes purchases.
6. Maintains a log of shift activity; investigates and prepares reports on unusual incidents.
7. Assists inmates with personal needs by placing phone calls, placing reading materials in cells, arranging appointments with the nurse or physician, and responding to individual requests.
8. Maintains cell areas in clean and sanitary conditions, utilizing appropriate equipment and inmate help when feasible.
9. May oversee inmate trustees in the performance of routine tasks, such as distributing food and routine custodial assignments.
10. Processes inmates brought to the jail by county, state, city, and other law enforcement officers. Procedures include all booking processes; such as photographing, fingerprinting, searching and filling out all necessary forms.
11. Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
12. All other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

BAY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

“Bay County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Bay County and its departments to pursue equal employment opportunity regardless of height, weight, political or religious affiliations, race, color, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected classification set forth by law in our relationship with applicants for employment, employees of the department, and the public.”

Position : 600000034

Code : 11043-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Grade : CFO

Group : CORRECTION

Job Family : LAW ENFORCEMENT/SECURITY

Job Class : CORRECTIONAL FACILITY OFFICER

Posting Start : 10/29/2025

Posting End : 11/12/2025

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $23.94-$31.06