State of Michigan Civil Service Commission Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box 30002 Lansing, MI 48909 Position Code 1. CORSPV2A09N POSITION DESCRIPTION This position description serves as the official classification document of record for this position. Please complete the information as accurately as you can as the position description is used to determine the proper classification of the position. 2. Employee's Name (Last, First, M.I.) 8. Department/Agency DOC-MUSKEGON FACILITY 3. Employee Identification Number 9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission) Correctional Facilities Administration 4. Civil Service Position Code Description 10. Division CORRECTIONS SHIFT SUPV-2 Muskegon Correctional Facility 5. Working Title (What the agency calls the position) 11. Section Lieutenant Custody and Security 6. Name and Position Code Description of Direct Supervisor 12. Unit HALL, BARRY L; CORRECTIONS SHIFT SUPV-3 7. Name and Position Code Description of Second Level Supervisor 13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work JACKSON, SHANE D; STATE DEPUTY WARDEN-1 15 2400 S Sheridan, Muskegon, MI / Rotating Schedule 14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position The employee serves as a second-line supervisor and directs and participates in safety and security activities of a broadened scope and functions under general supervision as the assistant shift commander at the Muskegon Correctional Facility, a level II prison housing approximately 1,296 male prisoners. This employee may also act as the shift commander in the absence of the Captain.
15. Please describe the assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and what is done to complete each duty. List the duties from most important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100 percent. Duty 1 General Summary: Percentage: 30 Serves as the Assistant Shift Commander. Duty 2 Supervises staff on all assignments Supervises daily counts of Prisoners Ensures that all activities start on time and are properly supervised Makes necessary changes in staffing that may be necessary to maintain proper coverage. Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees including, assigning their duties, regulating their regular days off, annual leave etc. Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to the work. Communicates, interprets, and applies departmental policies, facility regulations, and Department of Civil Service Rules to subordinates. Takes, receives, checks and records periodic counts of residents. Occasionally performs the duties of a higher level supervisor on a relief basis. Directs Corrections Officers in the enforcement techniques for prisoner discipline. General Summary: Percentage: 20 Make inspection tours to ensure that personnel are alert and diligent in the performance of their assigned duties. Duty 3 Inspects through the use of visual observation buildings, guard posts, recreational areas, etc., for violations of regulations or unsafe conditions, assuring the maintenance of prisoners and staffs safety, health and discipline. Directs the inspection of incoming and outgoing vehicles, materials, and supplies for the presence of contraband. Directs and participates in periodic shakedown of buildings, grounds, and cellblocks to detect contraband or defects in the security system. General Summary: Percentage: 20 Maintain security and safety by ensuring all staff are working within MDOC Policies and Procedures. Duty 4 Schedules and conducts security monitoring exercises and unit evacuation drills. Ensures compliance with applicable security related administrative rules, audit standards, policies, procedures and all applicable labor contracts. Ensures that post orders are properly reviewed and signed by staff. Instructs staff on weapons handling, use of restraints, transporting prisoners and riot training. Directs custody and security activities necessary to assure a safe environment. Directs the inspection of visitors, prisoners or employees for contraband or weapons. Reports security breaches and rule and regulation infractions to the Shift Commander. General Summary: Percentage: 20 Supervises movement of prisoners throughout the facility.
Duty 5 Acts personally and through subordinates to control disturbances and disorders, takes immediate control of any arising situations and applies pre-needed contingencies. Quells disturbances and maintains discipline among prisoners. Supervises the handling of prisoner visiting, outside activities, court orders, funeral and sick bed visits, etc. Ensures compliance with security requirements concerning gate and bubble operations. Observes and appropriately responds personally and through subordinates to critical incidents such as assaults on employees or prisoners, prisoner disturbances, or other situations threatening facility security.serves as a squad leader during actual or simulated riot or other emergency situations. Observes prisoners activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior, which might be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of prisoners, employees or visitors. General Summary: Percentage: 10 Oversee and instruct staff with required annual and probationary training. Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques. Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained. Plans in-service training for employees. 16. Describe the types of decisions made independently in this position and tell who or what is affected by those decisions. Handle emergencies affecting the safe effective operation of the institution. Routine conflict/dispute resolution. Staffing changes to ensure institutional security is maintained. Recommending corrective action when appropriate. 17. Describe the types of decisions that require the supervisor's review. A complex situation which would require a higher level of supervisor expertise and or approval. Disciplinary Action. Staffing Changes. Alternate work schedules. Employee evaluations. Critical incident reports and writing facility operating procedures. 18. What kind of physical effort is used to perform this job? What environmental conditions in this position physically exposed to on the job? Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions.
Physical Activity Extended periods of sitting and standing, with frequent periods of walking and prolonged standing on concrete floors doing various tasks that require supervisory oversight and or monitoring. May be required to run or climb stairs. May be called upon to physically restrain, lift or carry a person. Conditions / Hazards May be subject to wet, cold or hot weather conditions. May be exposed to smoke, fire, gas chemical agents or blood borne pathogens. Inherent dangers associated with working with convicted felons. 19. List the names and position code descriptions of each classified employee whom this position immediately supervises or oversees on a fulltime, on-going basis. NAME CLASS TITLE NAME CLASS TITLE Additional Subordinates
20. This position's responsibilities for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply): Y Complete and sign service ratings. Y Assign work. Y Provide formal written counseling. Y Approve work. Y Y Approve leave requests. Review work. Y Approve time and attendance. Y Provide guidance on work methods. Y Orally reprimand. Y Train employees in the work. 22. Do you agree with the responses for items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why? Yes 23. What are the essential functions of this position? Maintain prisoner discipline, prevent escapes and ensures the safety and security of prisoners, staff and visitors through the application of Department of Corrections Policies, Procedures, Directives and the methods and techniques of correctional management. 24. Indicate specifically how the position's duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed. The last PD on file was 1998. The specific duties were not listed at that time only tasks. The update does indicate a general summary of each duty along with each task related to that duty. 25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function? This position serves as a Shift Commander in the absence of the Captain. This work area is responsible for all safety and security functions on a shift within a Level II Correctional Facility. 26. What are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position. EDUCATION: Completion of 15 semester (23 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: correctional administration, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, educational psychology, family relations, pastoral counseling, or law enforcement. EXPERIENCE: Corrections Shift Supervisor 12 Three years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Officer E9, Corrections Medical Officer E9, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer 9; two years equivalent to a Resident Unit Officer E10, Corrections Transportation Officer E10, Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10; or, one year equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 11 or Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Extensive knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and administrative practices of the Department of Corrections. Extensive knowledge of problems associated with the extended confinement of large numbers of prisoners or detainees. Thorough knowledge of standard procedures for maintaining security. Thorough knowledge of employee policies and procedures. Ability to supervise and assist officers in their duties. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None NOTE: Civil Service approval does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desired qualifications of this position.
I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Supervisor Date TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of employee or supervisors. None. I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete. Appointing Authority Date I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee Date