Departmental Technician 7-E9 (3rd Shift)

Correctional Technician

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This is a third shift position (10 : 30PM - 7 : 00AM). Although a permanent shift will be assigned, voluntary and mandatory overtime will be required on an as-needed basis. This position is responsible for monitoring Global Positioning System (GPS) and Curfew monitored offenders. These systems track location, movement, and curfews of approximately 3,500 parolees and probationers statewide. Technicians must respond to numerous messages for offender violations and equipment problems. Technicians must take statements via the telephone from parolees and probationers and give them specific instructions to troubleshoot equipment and distinguish "equipment malfunction" versus "offender violation" alarms. These positions also specialize in warrant entry for escapees and absconders in both the State Police LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) and United States Department of Justice Systems. This position processes tips received from the M.D.O.C Website "Most Wanted" Section. On weekends and holidays, this position is responsible to assure offenders scheduled to discharge from parole are free of wants and warrants by thoroughly reviewing LEIN & NCIC records. Technicians are required to adapt to transitory / temporary equipment while maintaining expertise in primary equipment and software.

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

One year of experience performing experienced-level administrative support activities equivalent to the 7-level in state service.

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 8-level in state service.

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One year of experience as a technician or paraprofessional equivalent to the entry level in state service.

One year of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

OR

One year of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.

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Two years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate level in state service.

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Possession of a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Possession of a Bachelor's degree and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

This position is a pattern position and will only be filled at the 7 level if no previous Departmental Technician experience within the MDOC - Electronic Monitoring Center. 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. Certain positions may require a criminal history background check. 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. 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. 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 Michigan Department of Corrections is not an E-Verify employer.

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