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Corrections Officer Positions

MDOC is actively hiring for corrections officers at facilities across the state. Officers can make up to $73,000/year after three years of service. Select facilities in the Upper Peninsula are now offering a starting pay increase of $10,000 per year.

Learn more about becoming a corrections officer

Health Care Positions

MDOC employs health care professionals in several fields including RNs, LPNs, counselors, psychologists, dentists, and more. Contact the MDOC Health Care Recruitment Team to learn about all opportunities:

Apply for open health care positions

Cooks and Food Service Positions

MDOC employs food service professionals to oversee kitchens in facilities across the state. Food service staff train and supervise all incarcerated workers to prepare and serve meals, along with many other job-related tasks.

Apply for open food service positions

Other MDOC Career Opportunities

MDOC has more than 10,000 employees who work in prisons or parole offices in every county in the state. Positions include parole and probation agents, teachers, plumbers, electricians, accountants, librarians, secretaries, and more.

Apply for open MDOC positions
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Veteran Friendly Employer

MDOC is focused on recruiting and hiring individuals with military experience and is proud to be recognized as a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer by The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA).

Veteran Recruitment and Liaison Contacts

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