Salary: $99,386.00 - $142,958.00 Annually
Location : Ionia, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 4702-26-0016 AN
Department: Corrections - Central Office
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT IONIA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (ICF)
Serves as the Deputy Warden of operations at the Ionia Correctional Facility (ICF) Acts as the Warden's surrogate in their absence when assigned. Develops and oversees budgets for assigned areas of control; revises and enforces procedures for security and effective emergency/disaster response preparedness; assures required rounds and inspections of buildings, grounds, security equipment, sanitation, fire/safety systems are completed; responds to prisoner grievances and litigation; assures appropriate security classification and program classification placement of prisoners; assures that standards for the humane treatment of prisoners as set forth in applicable administrative rules, policy and procedure are satisfied; maintains effective labor/management relationships in accordance with bargaining unit contracts and agreements, assures that fair and consistent employee performance and disciplinary investigation measures are enacted to appropriately enforce employee work rules. Works closely with Health Services and Mental Health services to ensure the physical and mental well-being of prisoners. Maintains effective relationships with other facility departments, other correctional facilities, MDOC administration, outside agencies and the public. Serves as on-call administrator as assigned.
Required Education and Experience

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

Experience
Four years of professional experience in the Department of Corrections, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level; or, four years as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13.
Alternate Education and Experience
Alternate Education and Experience

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
In accordance with Public Act 140 of the Public Acts of 1996, the Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending.

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**** 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. (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
2. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
3. Attach a cover letter.
4. If applicable/You would like credit for your education, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
5. Your education listed cannot be used to credential review you for a position unless a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application. We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
6. You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.
7. Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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.
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.