Summary
This job is a temporary position for high school, college, or vocational students to gain hands-on experience in trade, technical, professional, or administrative tasks within the Michigan Department of Corrections' central office.
It helps students build skills related to their studies or career interests while supporting state agency operations.
Ideal candidates are currently enrolled students eager for practical work in a government setting, especially those interested in corrections or public service.
Full Job Description

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.Employees in this job perform a variety of trade, technical, professional, or administrative support activities related to a field of academic specialization for a state department or agency. This classification is designed to facilitate the employment of high school, college, and vocational education students seeking temporary employment opportunities related to career or curriculum goals
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Requirements
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. *The student must provide current evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution, as well as three (3) signed letters of recommendation. This information should be included as attachments on your application.
Experience No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Information
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
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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.
Failure to attach current evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution, as well as three (3) signed letters of recommendation to your application will preclude you from being considered for the position. 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 (Download PDF reader). 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.