State Division Administrator-Dh Prea Investigations Administrator - Attorney Preferred

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The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified individual to run a new unit that will investigate all Discriminatory Harassment (DH) and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) complaints.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all investigations related to DH and PREA complaints.

• Provide legal guidance and assess the Department's litigation risks relative to state and federal civil rights laws, training, litigation, and policy.

• Review and make recommendations for policy and training changes based on investigation findings.

• Conduct statutory and legal interpretation and analysis, as needed.

• Advise Wardens and executive-level staff on legal matters pertaining to DH and PREA investigations.

This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the Michigan Department of Corrections by ensuring fair and just investigations into DH and PREA complaints. Hybrid work available, selected candidate would be expected to be in the office 50 percent of the time. If you possess the necessary qualifications and are committed to upholding the rights and safety of all individuals within our correctional facilities, we encourage you to apply.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and active law license highly preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of litigation and oversight of investigations.

• Familiarity with statutes, administrative rules, and policies related to correctional and Civil Rights law.

• Ability to formulate and implement policies and procedures.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with high-level staff, attorneys, and the public.

• Experience with prisoner or employment litigation is highly desirable.

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Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement supervisory experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of human resources hiring processes.

Knowledge in the development and delivery of training curriculum.

Ability to supervise, evaluate, and motivate employees.

Thorough knowledge of Department policies, procedures, and practices.

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.

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  (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

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.

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. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. 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.