Correctional Officer Job at County of Calhoun, MI, Battle Creek, MI

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  • County of Calhoun, MI
  • Battle Creek, MI

Job Description

Salary: $24.61 - $31.68 Hourly

Location : Battle Creek, MI

Job Type: Full-Time (On-Site)

Job Number: 2024-00011

Department: Sheriff

Opening Date: 02/23/2024

Bargaining Unit: POAM

Job Summary


Under the command of the Chief Deputy, Captain and direct supervision of a Lieutenant or Sergeant - Corrections Officers perform a variety of duties to ensure safety and security of the Calhoun County Correctional Facility Complex. For benefit information, please


The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is offering a $2,500 recruitment incentive after successful completion of the required training period. $1,000 is paid after completion of training, generally lasting twelve to sixteen weeks. The additional $1,500 will be paid eight weeks after the completion of training. Then, to reward your commitment to the department and community, employees are eligible for a $500/month retention incentive following 6 months of employment, subject to attendance criteria.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


Responsibilities include supervision and control of inmates within the housing units, corridors and work areas at the Calhoun County Correctional Center. Enforces rules of conduct, assists in averting riots and escapes through routine inspections.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • No Felony convictions
  • Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's License
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Ability to comply with all Michigan Sheriff's Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) standards.
Veterans are encouraged to apply

Interview Process
Pass oral interview, background investigation, drug screening, medical and psychological evaluations. Completion of the EMPCO Local Corrections Officer Exam and Local Corrections Officer Physical Agilities Test are also required.

Supplemental Information


For detailed job qualification information, please visit Call the County Sheriff's Office by phone, 269-969-6345, or email for additional position information or to apply.

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is located at 161 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014.

Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.

What benefits does Calhoun County offer its full time employees?

Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options
Dental: 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental
Vision: 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP)
Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health): Most Services 100% Employer Paid
Life Insurance: 100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D
Short Term Disability: 100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks
Retirement: Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet


Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department
Paid Time Off:
  • Start through fourth years - 168 Hours (4.2 weeks based on 40-hour work week)
  • Fifth through ninth years - 208 Hours (5.2 weeks)
  • Tenth through fourteenth years - 248 Hours (6.2 weeks)
  • Fifteen and Subsequent years - 288 Hours (7.2 weeks)
(amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work week)

Paid Holidays: 14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year
Additional Voluntary Benefits:
  • Term Life Insurance (above Employer Paid Plan)
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee)

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