Full Time Forensic Transcription Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $21.09 - $34.28 Hourly
Location : Saline, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 3920-23-CFP-020-FILL
Department: Health and Human Services - Forensic Center
Opening Date: 06/17/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN CORRECTIONS ORGANIZATION (MCO)
Job Description
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our
This is a non-professional position performing direct nursing care duties, transportation, and security, at an adult mentally ill forensic facility. Employees are subject to the volatility of psychiatric, forensic patients in a therapeutic inpatient hospital setting. Employees must use some independent judgment in the performance of this work. Error in many areas could cause negative consequences. This work requires skill in working with mentally ill patients, employees and the general public. Requires physical agility in order to respond to a variety of patient care and security related functions. Oversees and participates with patients in therapeutic activities of daily living and diversional activities.
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To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Meet the Selective Position Requirement (SPR) OR SubClass Code (if applicable).
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• Attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:
Required Education and Experience
Education
Completion of 21 semester (32 term) college credits in any field.
Experience
Forensic Security Assistant 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Forensic Security Assistant 9
One year of experience equivalent to a Forensic Security Assistant 8.
Forensic Security Assistant E10
Two years of Forensic Security Assistant experience including one year as a Forensic Security Assistant 9.
Additional Requirements and Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Eighteen years of age at time of employment.
Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation designed to measure the applicant's suitability for forensic security assistant work.
Successful completion of required training.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
***YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING SCREENED OUT.***
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
For questions about this specific position, please email Please reference this job posting number in subject line.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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FRSCASST - Do you possess at least 21 semester (32 term) college credits in any field?

• Yes
• No

02
FRSCASST - Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03
FRSCASST - Please select your level of experience.

• None to one year of experience equivalent to a Forensic Security Assistant.
• One to two years of experience equivalent to a Forensic Security Assistant.
• At least two years of Forensic Security Assistant experience.

04
FRSCASST - Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05
Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions such as a reduction in force need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years
• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
• I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

06
Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?

• Yes
• No

07
From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

• A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
• A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
• A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• None of the above

08
Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

09
Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

10
Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?

• Yes
• No

11
Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

• Yes
• No

12
How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value?
13
Are you able to physically run, lift and carry 50 lbs?

• Yes
• No

14
Are you willing to provide patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, assisting with washing clothes, taking vital signs?