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Captain

State of Michigan
State of Michigan Salary
Whitmore, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026
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 here.

Assist the Warden in a broad range of administrative aspects of the facility. To serve as liaison and spokesperson for the

Warden and facility. Serves as the Step II Grievance Coordinator, Audit Coordinator, liaison to the Ombudsman office,

Attorney General office, Central Office/GVP, law enforcement agencies, members of the community and legislative body,

FOIA, preparation for PREA audits, records retention and serves as the ADA Coordinator. Conduct weekly rounds in the

secure perimeter of the facility, ensure all operations are in compliance with policy, procedure, post orders and all other

applicable authorities. Quality assurance and process improvement coordinator for all deficiencies on audit, inspections,

rounds, etc. Create or revise operating procedures, brochures, documents, spreadsheets, tracking mechanisms and other

related documents. Ensure all due dates are met.

Required Education And Experience

Education

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

Experience

Two years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 11 or Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11; or, one year equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 12 or Corrections Investigator 12.

Additional Requirements And Information

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

View position description: here.

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.

  • REQUIRED INFORMATION: 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)

READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a cover letter.
  • If applicable/You would like credit for your education , attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
  • Your education listed cannot be used to credential review you for a position unless a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application. We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
  • You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.
  • Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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