100+ Michigan Jobs Open at Department of Corrections

Looking for a new job or know someone who is? The Michigan Department of Corrections is hiring for more than 100 positions all over the state and they’re holding a bunch of hiring events soon.

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Yes, that includes corrections officers, but it’s not just that. They’re also looking for nurses, cooks, plumbers, dental aides, X-ray techs, teachers, psychologists, resident care aides, medical records examiners, and more. Basically, if you’re ready to work, there’s probably a spot for you.

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Pay starts around $20.92 per hour and goes up to $86.87 per hour, depending on the job, so even if you’re just starting out or if you have experience and credentials, there are opportunities to make a solid paycheck.

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Some of the DOC's upcoming hiring events include:

• February 23: Lansing Area at Michigan Works Lansing
• February 24: Chippewa and Kinross Correctional Facilities at Northern Region Training Center
• February 25: Jackson Area Correctional Facilities at Jackson Recruiting Office
• February 26: Macomb Correctional Facility
• March 2: Muskegon Area Correctional Facilities at Earnest C Brooks Correctional Facility
• March 3: Marquette Branch Prison
• March 3: Oaks Correctional Facility
• March 4: Baraga Correctional Facility
• March 4: Gus Harrison Correctional Facility
• March 5: Alger Correctional Facility
• March 6: Ionia Correctional Facilities at Michigan Works Ionia

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Recruitment events will continue on through summer and beyond. Times vary, so be sure to check the full list of hiring events. You can also see all open positions, requirements, and pay by visiting their website.