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Posted: January 6, 2026 (9 days ago)

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General Office Assistant 5/6/7 in the records office

State of Michigan

Corrections - Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility

Recent

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$20.35 - $28.81

per hour

Closes

January 14, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves handling administrative tasks in a prison records office, such as processing inmate misconduct reports, managing transfers and mail, ordering supplies, and maintaining daily records and files.

It's a good fit for someone with basic office skills who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a secure correctional environment.

Veterans are especially encouraged to apply due to the department's supportive policies.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • No experience required for level 5
  • One year of administrative support experience for level 6
  • Two years of administrative support experience, including one year at intermediate level, for level 7
  • Ability to work in a correctional facility (no felony convictions; misdemeanors require completed sentences)
  • High ethical standards and loyalty to state government
  • Readiness to report any conflicts of interest

Full Job Description

This position separates major misconducts following hearing, enters charges on OMS/OMNI and processes forfeitures at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility according to policy for warden review and signature. Keeps track of Record Office supplies and orders supplies when needed. Processes incoming and inter-institutional transfers. Processes incarceration letters and FIA requests. Distributes Record Office mail. Files inmate material and other duties as required. Completes daily count and daily register and enters information on daily release sheet and daily bulletin. Enters vital document information into OMNI and creates file envelope if one is not available.

Requirements

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
General Office Assistant 5
No specific type or amount of experience is required.

General Office Assistant 6
One year of administrative support experience.

General Office Assistant E7
Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level.

Additional Information

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 EmployerThe 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.
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.
  • On your application, you must identifying specific work experience for each position held including the beginning and ending dates of employment. The dates of employment must include month and year as well as the number of hours worked per week.
  • You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number and email address.
  • 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. Submission of an 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.
View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/GeneralOfficeAssistant_12692_7.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/7/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5188360