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THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-POSTED. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY AGAIN.
**THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT MDOC EMPLOYEES ONLY**
This position will be required to work in office 100% of the time during the initial training period. Following the training period, this position has the ability to work 2 days remote per pay period.
As a confidential Department Specialist for the MDOC Discipline Unit, this position specializes in the discipline process assisting the Discipline Manager and serves as back up to the Discipline Manager. Assist with oversight of the discipline process responsible for reviewing and imposing discipline independently for assigned cases and assist with training. Position will work with the employee handbook, employee discipline policy, collective bargaining agreements and Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail necessary. Testifies in arbitrations and hearings. Position requires strong communication and analytical skills. Position requires knowledge and experience with department work rules and interim ratings and the ability to convey complex information verbally. Statewide travel is required. Entry into prisons, court rooms, and other work locations required.
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Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Equivalent combinations of nonprofessional experience, identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service that are represented by subclass codes, will be accepted for classified, professional experience equivalent to the P11-level and above. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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.
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)
Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.
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.
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.