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Posted: March 6, 2026 (1 day ago)

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School Secretary TCF

State of Michigan

Corrections - Thumb Correctional Facility

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$24.49 - $32.20

per hour

Closes

March 14, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a school secretary at a prison facility in Michigan, where you'll handle administrative tasks for the school principal and support other staff members.

It involves working independently in a secure environment inside a correctional facility, so it's best suited for organized individuals with strong office skills who are comfortable in structured, high-security settings and can pass background checks.

Veterans and those with administrative experience in sensitive areas would be a great fit.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • Four years of office experience in administrative support, including at least one year at an advanced level (e.g., equivalent to Secretary E8 or Legal Secretary E8)
  • Alternatively, four years of office experience with two years at experienced level (e.g., equivalent to Secretary 7 or Legal Secretary 7)
  • Knowledge of secretarial practices, personnel policies, and facility-specific guidelines
  • Ability to work independently under non-clerical supervision
  • No felony convictions; must complete any sentences including parole or probation for misdemeanors or felonies
  • Must pass drug and alcohol random testing; willingness to work inside a secure Level II correctional facility

Full Job Description

Serves as secretary to the principal of the TCF school and performs secretarial duties. Assist staff in the school as needed. Work is performed independently under the guidance of non-clerical supervision and requires knowledge of secretarial discipline, personnel policies and instructions and guidelines specific for the work area. Office is located inside the secure perimeter of a Level II Correctional Facility.

This is drug and alcohol randomly tested position.

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.
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Requirements

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to advanced 8-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8.

OR

Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including two years equivalent to experienced E7-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary 7, or Legal Secretary 7.

Additional Information


View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/Secretary.pdf

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

**** 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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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/7/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5261459