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Posted: January 28, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Secretary-E (7-E8)

State of Michigan

Corrections - Field Operations - Outstate Territory

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$23.22 - $30.19

per hour

Closes

February 5, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing administrative support in a Michigan Department of Corrections parole and probation office, including coordinating legal orders, managing reports and warrants, and acting as a key contact between courts, counties, and the department.

It requires handling sensitive legal activities under stress while using various software systems.

A good fit would be someone with solid office experience, attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast-paced, legal-focused environment, especially veterans who may benefit from the department's supportive programs.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • Three years of office experience in administrative support, including one year at an experienced level equivalent to Secretary 7 or Legal Secretary 7
  • Knowledge and ability to type accurately and use mechanical dictating equipment
  • Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
  • Proficiency in editing and creating reports, warrants, and legal documents using various software
  • Experience coordinating legal orders, presentence investigations, and updates in systems like OMNI and COMS
  • Serve as Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) Terminal Agency Coordinator

Full Job Description


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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.

*This position has the ability to be a hybrid position for up to 50% of the pay period. The selected candidate is expected to train in office to assist in learning the position. The length of time will vary based on department training needs.

This position coordinates office activities and performs administrative support services for an MDOC FOA-Outstate parole/probation office. A substantial part of the function/purpose of the position is to coordinate and maintain legal orders and activities. This position serves as a contact between the court, county, and MDOC for setting up presentence investigations and updating legal orders in OMNI and COMS based on Judges’ sentencings. This position edits and creates reports, warrants, etc., utilizing various software; and serves as the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) Terminal Agency Coordinator.

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Requirements

Education
Educational 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

Knowledge and ability to type and use mechanical dictating equipment.

Ability to work under stressful conditions.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.Please attach a cover letter and resume'.

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.

Failure to do so, may results in applicant being screened out of the interview process. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here.

(un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted) 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.

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) 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: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5216266