Salary: $31.99 - $47.75 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 4702-26-7614-DEPSPL2-CV
Department: Corrections - Central Office
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description

This position will be required to work in office 100% of the time during the initial training period. Following the training period, this position has the ability to work remote up to 2 days per week.

As a confidential Departmental Specialist for the MDOC Discipline Unit, this position has statewide responsibility and assignments with considerable department impact, while having primary responsibility in the Northern Region. This position specializes in the discipline process with department-wide application that is consistent with the employee handbook, employee discipline policy, collective bargaining agreements, and Civil Service Rules and Regulations. It represents the department in arbitrations, hearings, and court cases. This position is also responsible for giving Wardens/Administrators and HR offices direction, guidance, and expert training on the discipline processes, with a concentrated focus in the Northern Region.

This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills, experience with analyzing complex information and high attention to detail, along with the ability to testify in administrative proceedings.
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Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Alternate Education and Experience
Alternate Education and Experience:

Alternative experience qualifications of nonprofessional experience, previously identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service, will be accepted as a substitute for the required classified, professional experience for the classification. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals appointed must possess the department-specific alternative experience for positions within that agency only.
MDOC Experience ONLY

Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree and the experience listed below OR two additional years of the stated experience to substitute for the degree.

Two years of MDOC experience as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11, Corrections Shift Supervisor 11, Departmental Supervisor 11, Food Services Supervisor 11, Corrections Shift Supervisor 12, Departmental Supervisor 12, Fire Safety Supervisor 12, Industries Supervisor 12, or Medical Records Examiner Supervisor 12.
Additional Requirements and Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Equivalent combinations of nonprofessional experience, identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service that are represented by subclass codes, will be accepted for classified, professional experience equivalent to the P11-level and above. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.



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 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.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.


Updated: 2/28/24
01

MDOC/DEPSPL/DEPTMGR 13-15 - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level?ORA bachelor’s degree with at least two years of MDOC experience as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11, Corrections Shift Supervisor 11, Departmental Supervisor 11, Food Services Supervisor 11, Corrections Shift Supervisor 12, Departmental Supervisor 12, Fire Safety Supervisor 12, Industries Supervisor 12, or Medical Records Examiner Supervisor 12?OREducational level typically acquired through completion of high school and at least four years of MDOC experience as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11, Corrections Shift Supervisor 11, Departmental Supervisor 11, Food Services Supervisor 11, Corrections Shift Supervisor 12, Departmental Supervisor 12, Fire Safety Supervisor 12, Industries Supervisor 12, or Medical Records Examiner Supervisor 12?

• Yes
• No

02

How much experience do you have using the MDOC discipline database PATS (Personnel Action Tracking System)?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• More than 4 years

03

Please describe your experience using PATS. If you selected "None" in the previous question, please enter N/A.
04

How much experience do you have with the application of the MDOC Employee Handbook work rules?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• More than 4 years

05

Please describe your experience working with the MDOC Employee Handbook work rules and how your experience relates to the duties of the position. If you selected "None" in the previous question, please enter N/A.
06

How much experience do you have working with and applying MDOC policies and procedures specific to employee discipline?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• More than 4 years

07

Please describe your experience working with MDOC policies and procedures specific to employee discipline. If you selected "None" in the previous question, please enter N/A.
08

How much experience do you have working with the MDOC employee discipline process?