Job Description
Join Michigan's premier public safety team as a Night Shift Correctional Officer at the Detroit Correctional Facility. Protect your community while earning competitive state benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. This critical role offers stability, advancement opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving fellow Michiganders. Enjoy shift differential pay for night hours and comprehensive training.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and enforce facility security protocols during overnight hours
- Conduct regular perimeter checks and surveillance rounds using advanced monitoring systems
- Respond to emergencies and incidents with de-escalation techniques and restraint procedures
- Document daily operations, incidents, and inmate behavior in detailed electronic reports
- Collaborate with day-shift personnel for seamless transition of critical information
- Conduct searches for contraband and ensure compliance with departmental policies
- Participate in mandatory training programs on safety procedures and crisis management
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Valid Michigan Driver's License
- Ability to pass comprehensive background check and drug screening
- Must be 18+ years old and a U.S. citizen
- Physical fitness to meet Michigan Correctional Officer standards
- Ability to work rotating shifts and holidays
- No felony convictions or misdemeanor domestic violence charges
- Basic computer proficiency for report documentation