Secretary 9 / FSB / Sixth District / Hart Post
State of Michigan
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Secretary
State of Michigan
Corrections - Muskegon Facility
Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing administrative support to high-level staff in a Michigan prison, such as handling mail, writing letters, scheduling meetings, and managing sensitive information.
It's a good fit for someone with a few years of office experience who is organized, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a secure government environment.
Veterans and those with a clean criminal record are especially encouraged to apply.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of office experience for Secretary 7 level, including one year at a 6-level administrative support role
- Three years of office experience for Secretary E8 level, including one year equivalent to Secretary 7 or Legal Secretary 7
- Ability to handle confidential information
- No felony convictions; misdemeanor or felony convictions disqualify until sentence completion
- Completion of Non-Custody New Employee Training (40-80 hours) for new hires
Full Job Description
This position provides secretarial support to the Assistant Deputy Warden(s) office within the Facility. This position will complete standard secretarial duties, including sorting and distributing mail, composing routine correspondence, scheduling and arranging meetings and appointments. These duties will require the handing of confidential information. This individual also completes special projects and other duties as assigned.Position Description
Requirements
EducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Secretary 7
Two years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to 6-level administrative support experience.?
Secretary E8
Three years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to experienced-level administrative support work or equivalent to a Secretary 7 or Legal Secretary 7.
Additional Information
The 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.
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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