Detention Facility Officer
City of Detroit
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General Office Assistant 5-E7 (DH/PREA Investigations Unit)
State of Michigan
Corrections - Central Office
Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing everyday office support to a unit that investigates harassment and abuse in the prison system, handling sensitive and private information like entering data, managing mail, filing documents, and answering calls.
It's a good fit for someone organized and detail-oriented who can keep things confidential and has basic office skills.
Veterans are especially encouraged to apply due to the department's strong support for military members.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- No experience required for entry level (General Office Assistant 5)
- One year of administrative support experience for General Office Assistant 6
- Two years of administrative support experience, including one year at intermediate level, for General Office Assistant E7
- Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information
- Completion of Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) for new hires
- Adherence to high ethical standards and reporting of conflicts of interest
Full Job Description
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
This position is being reposted-if you previously applied to this posting you do not need to reapply.
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.
This position provides a wide range of office assistance to the Discriminatory Harassment/PREA Investigations Unit, involving highly confidential and sensitive information.
Responsibilities include data entry, processing mail, filing, drafting form letters and memos, scanning, copying, answering phones, and copying and/or retrieving digital media.
View the job specification here.View the position description here.
Requirements
EducationEducational 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
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may 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.
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. To review the conditions of State of Michigan Employment, please click 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.
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.
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