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DEPUTY WARDEN

State of Michigan

Corrections - Central Office

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$91,897 - $132,184

per year

Type

Closes

January 16, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

The Deputy Warden role at Marquette Branch Prison involves assisting the Warden in managing daily operations, ensuring security, and handling budgets and staff relations in a correctional facility.

This position requires stepping in for the Warden when needed and focusing on prisoner safety, emergency preparedness, and fair treatment.

It's a good fit for experienced corrections professionals with leadership skills who are committed to public safety and team management.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in any major, or high school diploma with equivalent experience
  • Two years of professional experience in the Michigan Department of Corrections at P11 level or higher, or specific roles like Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11, Corrections Shift Supervisor 13, or Corrections Security Inspector 13
  • Alternate: High school completion plus three years as Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13
  • Ability to develop and oversee budgets for operational areas
  • Knowledge of security procedures, emergency response, and prisoner classification
  • Experience in handling grievances, litigation, and ensuring humane treatment of prisoners
  • Skills in maintaining labor relations, employee discipline, and interdepartmental coordination

Full Job Description


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THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT MARQUETTE BRANCH PRISON (MBP)



Serves as the Deputy Warden of operations at the Marquette Branch Prison (MBP). Acts as the Warden’s surrogate in their absence when assigned. Develops and oversees budgets for assigned areas of control; revises and enforces procedures for security and effective emergency/disaster response preparedness; assures required rounds and inspections of buildings, grounds, security equipment, sanitation, fire/safety systems are completed; responds to prisoner grievances and litigation; assures appropriate security classification and program classification placement of prisoners; assures that standards for the humane treatment of prisoners as set forth in applicable administrative rules, policy and procedure are satisfied; maintains effective labor/management relationships in accordance with bargaining unit contracts and agreements, assures that fair and consistent employee performance and disciplinary investigation measures are enacted to appropriately enforce employee work rules. Works closely with Health Services and Mental Health services to ensure the physical and mental well-being of prisoners. Maintains effective relationships with other facility departments, other correctional facilities, MDOC administration, outside agencies and the public. Serves as on-call administrator as assigned.

Position Description - State Deputy Warden 15

Requirements

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.


Experience

Two years of professional experience in the Department of Corrections, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level; or four years as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11; or two years as a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13.

Qualifications

Alternate Education and Experience
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.

Additional Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

In accordance with Public Act 140 of the Public Acts of 1996, the Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateDeputyWarden.pdf


**** 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)

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  1. 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.
  2. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  3. Attach a cover letter.
  4. If applicable/You would like credit for your education, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
  5. 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.

  6. You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.
  7. 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.

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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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/9/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5192175