Departmental Specialist-2 (13) - Sentencing Specialist / Time Comp. Unit - Jackson

Job Description The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here . Responsible for the review of approximately 1,500 Preliminary Sentence Investigation Reports, Judgment of Sentence and court documents of all new prisoners received monthly at the Reception and Guidance Center and WHV Reception Center, to verify accuracy and determine that statutory requirements have been met. Responsible for review of any new or amended sentencing documentation received for currently incarcerated prisoners housed in correctional facilities in the Southern Region and designated facilities in the Southern Region. Serves as the Department's liaison with the 83 Circuit Court's in the State of Michigan, prosecuting attorney's, probation offices and correctional facility staff to correct discrepancies or inaccuracies of said documents. Responsible for reviewing the entry of information from such documents into the department's computer database by facility staff to determine accuracy. Contacts appropriate party, (Court, Probation Department, Facility staff, Prosecutor's or Law Enforcement Staff), when errors are discovered to obtain resolution to the issues identified. Notify facility staff of any database entry errors discovered, ensures staff understand what was done incorrectly and that errors are corrected. Provides training, direction, and guidance to record office staff. Reviews prisoner's prior criminal history on the Michigan State Police LEIN database to determine if the department has received all sentencing documentation for prior convictions. Serves as technical advisor to all facilities in Southern Region and designated facilities in Southern Region, relating to the processing of new prison sentences. Works with Classification Department to ensure prisoner is not placed in inappropriate custody/security level due to inaccurate or incomplete documentation.

SPR of:

Minimum four years in the Central Records Administration or a facility record office including two years entering and auditing new commits, new sentences after commit, amended sentences and re-sentences. View job specification here . View position description here . Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. Additional Requirements and Information Considerable working knowledge of Prisoner records content and management, prisoner time computation, DOC computerized records management systems and laws that govern felony sentencing.

SPR of:

Minimum four years in the Central Records Administration or a facility record office including two years entering and auditing new commits, new sentences after commit, amended sentences and re-sentences. •Please attach a cover letter and resume'. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process. •Position has the possibility of being hybrid up to 50%. There is an expectation that minimum of the first year will be worked in-office, to assist in learning the position. This is subject to change to be consistent with remote work expectations. 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. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here . (un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted) 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 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. •

REQUIRED INFORMATION

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 . Ethical Standards and Conduct (

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IMPORTANT

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. Accommodations 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.