Michigan Dept. of Corrections

Our own Director Washington has been elected Vice President of the Correctional Leaders Association! CLA is a national organization of the corrections department leaders of all 50 States, plus Los Angeles County, District of Columbia, New York City, and Philadelphia. It exists to promote careers in corrections, support correctional leaders, and advance practices and policy that enhance public safety. We're glad she's at the forefront of these important conversations.

The recommended budget focuses on recruiting and retaining officers by investing in pay increases. With compressed pay steps, the budget would also see pay for officers who have worked more than 54 months increase to over $73,000 annually.

The FY2026 recommended budget makes key investments across the department. Modernizing prisoner count and assignment processes is one of them.

We're having hiring events all across the state in the coming days. Spread the word! More info here: https://lnkd.in/e_M4kDXU

Already in 2025, several members of the department have received coins recognizing 30 YEARS of service – what an accomplishment! Please join us in congratulating the following members of #TeamMDOC: ??Washtenaw County Probation Agent Marlynne Moore ??Washtenaw County Probation Supervisor Debra Bean ??WHV Deputy Warden Karri Osterhout ??TCF Deputy Warden Chad Williams ??Genesee County Probation Agent Karla Cocking ??MTU Corrections Officer Craig Altoft Thank you all for your dedication to making a difference.

Checking in on our Lower Peninsula recruit class who will graduate from the academy in just two weeks. These more than 200 recruits are in the home stretch of their eight-week intensive training. They’ve received hands-on training focused on physical drills, search procedures, CPR and first-aid, de-escalation techniques, and other skills they’ll need. Here’s a snapshot of what they’ve been up to.

Today Director Heidi E. Washington and Offender Success Administrator Kyle Kaminski presented the department’s FY2026 budget recommendation to House and Senate Committees. The recommended executive budget makes key investments across MDOC. We’re prioritizing increasing officer pay, strengthening programs that help reduce the risk of re-offense, continuing to modernize our operations, and more.?

We’re so proud to announce Officer Christopher June from the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility as the 2025 Corrections Officer of the Year! Officer June has been with the department for over 22 years. He demonstrates consistency, flexibility, and professionalism in all things. His attention to detail and care for others has helped maintain a high-level of safety in the facility and community where he serves. He is often relied upon by staff and supervisors to de-escalate situations because of his ability to relate to others. This has garnered immense respect from the facility population, peers, and administration. Please join us in congratulating Officer June!

We’re proud to recognize our 5 finalists for this year’s MDOC Officer of the Year. Members of the selection committee faced a difficult decision in choosing a single award winner. All finalists were recognized by their colleagues for their expertise, their leadership, and their willingness to step up to any challenge. We know that their facilities, their teammates, their populations, and our department is better because of each of them. Please join us in sharing our congratulations and gratitude to these finalists and stay tuned to see who the committee selected as the 2025 Officer of the Year later today!

Here are this week's recruitment events! Take a look, we are hiring for a variety of positions, from corrections officers to health care professionals, across the state. Click here for more details: https://lnkd.in/e_M4kDXU