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Manage and lead the custody and security in a housing unit, first level of management in a housing setting. Directs the activities of the Prison Counselors and/or Assistant Resident Unit Supervisors. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, complete operation of the housing unit, i.e.: custody, prisoner movement, property control, housekeeping, the providing of supervision of prisoner programs and activities, etc.
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Resident Unit Manager 13
One year of experience equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 12, Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11, Corrections Program Coordinator P11, Prison Counselor P11, Parole Probation Officer P11, Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional P11, or a Clinical Social Worker P11 or Psychologist P11 in an adult correctional facility.
OR
Two years equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 11.
OR
Three years equivalent to a Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, Corrections Resident Representative
E10, Resident Unit Officer E10, or a Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10.Alternate Education and Experience Resident Unit Manager 13
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements. 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 job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/ResidentUnitManager.pdf
Position Description*** 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)
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.
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.
This position is eligible for $0.40/hour pay premium.