Job Description

Posting number: 4702-26-7624-STUDTAST-CV

Department: Corrections - Central Office

Job classification: Student Assistant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections

Summary

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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 will assist with requests made by county Community Corrections Advisory Board (CCAB) staff and Community Residential Services (CRS) providers for COMPAS risk assessments for clients they are serving. This position will also perform a full range of administrative support functions to support the responsibilities of the Offender Success Administration.

Please note: Student Assistant positions are considered permanent non-career positions until college graduation. Student Assistant positions are eligible to work up to 129-hours per month (including the summer months, even if you are not enrolled in classes). These positions will accommodate college class schedules.

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 MUST be included as attachments on your application.

View job specification here (Download PDF reader).

View position description here (Download PDF reader).

Examples of duties

Education

Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Supplemental information

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand Departmental policy, procedures, and Civil Service processes.

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 MUST be included as attachments on your application.

**Please attach a cover letter and resume'. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process.

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. 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)

IMPORTANT: 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.