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West Ottawa Public Schools

Crossing Guard

Holland, MI · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

Crossing Guard Posting # 3609 * Middle School Campus Posting Dates: December 4, 2024 - Until Filled ... Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having ...

Eaton County

Corrections Deputy

Charlotte, MI · On-site

$50K - $67K/yr

Transports inmates to court, hospital, doctor and other correctional facilities, etc. Guards inmates in hospitals, courts and other places outside the jail as required. Carries out Court Officer ...

County of St. Clair, MI

Corrections Deputy

Port Huron, MI · On-site

$54K - $72K/yr

Supervise and guard prisoners. * Perform emergency firefighting functions pending arrival of fire ... correctional facility may substitute for the Associate's degree. * Ability to physically and ...

County of St. Clair

Corrections Deputy

Port Huron, MI

$54K - $72K/yr

Supervise and guard prisoners. Perform emergency firefighting functions pending arrival of fire ... a correctional facility may substitute for the Associate's degree. Ability to physically and ...

The GEO Group

TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Baldwin, MI

$29/hr

Must possess a State Security Guard License. * Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.

The GEO Group

TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Baldwin, MI

$29/hr

Must possess a State Security Guard License. * Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.

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How much do correctional guard jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for correctional guard in Michigan is $47,072.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,100.00 and $52,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Correctional Guard vs Prison Officer?

AspectCorrectional GuardPrison Officer
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some states require certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification often required
Work EnvironmentCorrectional facilities, security-focusedCorrectional facilities, security and supervision
Employer & IndustryPrison systems, detention centersPrison systems, detention centers
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Correctional Guards and Prison Officers often perform similar roles in correctional facilities, focusing on security, supervision, and maintaining order. While the titles are sometimes used interchangeably, 'Prison Officer' may imply a broader scope of responsibilities, including inmate rehabilitation and administrative duties, depending on the jurisdiction. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments, making them closely related in the correctional industry.

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Infographic showing various Correctional Guard job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,072 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Crossing Guard

Holland, MI • On-site

West Ottawa Public Schools
501 - 1,000 employees
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$14 - $16/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Notice of Support Staff Posting
Position:                      Crossing Guard                                                                       Posting # 3609


 
  • Middle School Campus
Posting Dates:             December 4, 2024 - Until Filled
Reports To:                 Principal
Beginning:                   Immediately
Hours:                         10 hours per week
                                    Monday - Friday
                                    6:30 AM - 7:30 AM and 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
                                    School-Year/Full-Time
                                    ** 5 positions available**
Other Information:
  • Position requires 2 hour of time outside, regardless of weather, all school days of the year
 
Other Information:
  • High School diploma required
  • Desire to work with children required
  • Experience working with children and education background encouraged
     
Job Responsibilities
  • Assist students/families crossing the road during the morning drop-off and after school pick up times
  • Assist students/families in using the crosswalk through the middle school campus
     
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
  • Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
 
  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
  • Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
  • The worker should provide consistent and reliable attendance.
     











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