What are the responsibilities and job description for the SkillBridge - FOA Agent Internship position at State of Michigan?
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.
A Parole/Probation Officer is responsible for a variety of job functions related to felony offenders and protection of the public. These responsibilities will include the preparation of background reports on offenders convicted in Circuit Court which will be utilized to determine sentences; supervision of offenders placed on community supervision through Court ordered probation or parole from a state correctional facility. Employees will follow policy, procedures, work statements, FOA Memoranda, Director Office Memorandums (DOM) and Guiding Principles of the Department of Corrections and will be under direct supervision of a qualified Field Agent in order to meet the goals of the Department. This SkillBridge Internship will help transitioning service members to develop competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and motivation) needed for a career as a Parole/Probation Agent through daily interaction with staff and offenders. Service members will have the opportunity to become involved in real-time case management by assisting with investigating criminal activity, supervision violations, interviewing offenders, victims, and witnesses, evaluating offenders progress toward supervision objectives, and offenders’ families in support of mutual goals. The service member will receive specialized training in resources available to justice-involved veteran caseloads. This is a very rewarding opportunity that will allow service members to learn about the community of care networks for their fellow service members and veterans.
Internships are approved for the following locations in Michigan: Troy, Jackson, Detroit, Mt. Clemens, Pontiac, Lansing, Reed City, and Grand Rapids.
Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, education psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.
Possession of a valid driver's license and the availability of an automobile for business.
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.
Please attach a cover letter, current resume, and a copy of your official college transcripts. All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.