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Michigan Department of Corrections

The Michigan Department of Corrections is now hiring! 

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Looking for a chance to make a difference in your community and earn a competitive wage with great benefits? The MDOC is hiring for a variety of positions across the state. The Michigan Department of Corrections is currently hiring Corrections Officers, Food Service Workers, Qualified Mental Health Professionals, Psychologists, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Skilled Trades, and more!  

Careers
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Join Our Team

We have numerous open houses and hiring events taking place throughout the year.

Upcoming Recruitment Events
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In-Person Visiting & Virtual Visits

Be sure to stay up to date on our in-person visiting schedule.

Visiting a Prisoner
Michigan's record low recidivism rate: 21.0%

The lowest rate on state record, Michigan currently has a recidivism rate of 21.0%. The rate measures those who are three years from their parole date and records how many individuals have reoffended and returned to prison within that timeframe. The latest report shows a 79.0% success rate of those paroled in 2021 not returning to prison.

Michigan's Success Rate
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The Vocational Village is a first-of-its-kind skilled trades training program that aims to provide a positive learning community for prisoners who are serious about completing career and technical education.
Vocational Village
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The MDOC presents three awards annually: Corrections Officer of the Year, Agent of the Year, and the Director's Award. 
Award Recipients
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The Michigan Department of Corrections developed an ambitious Strategic Plan to guide its goals and objectives to ensure it remains a national leader in corrections.
Strategic Plans
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The MDOC Wellness Unit provides 24/7 crisis response, counseling and wellness strategies for department employees, retirees, and MDOC staff family members.
Wellness Unit