Fire Safety Inspector 9

Davenport University
Davenport University

Ionia, MI, USA

Posted on Sep 30, 2026

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

Fire Safety Inspector-A (11)

This position serves as a senior Fire Safety Inspector conducting complex fire safety and occupational safety responsibilities in regard to inspections of correctional facilities within the Michigan Department of Corrections, ensuring they are in compliance with the applicable fire/occupational safety codes and standards and various state laws, rules, and regulations within assigned geographic region. At the advanced level, this position reviews construction plans of new and existing structures to determine compliance with applicable state fire safety laws and rules. This position oversees and implements the facilities Fire and Safety Program for the facilities under their jurisdiction, serves as a technical resource on all fire safety and occupational safety issues, and provides training on all fire safety and occupational safety topics.

This position is a recognized resource for the following facilities: Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (IBC), Michigan Reformatory (RMI), Ionia Correctional Facility (ICF), Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility (MTU), and Ionia regional buildings.

Fire Safety Inspector-E (9-10)
This position reports directly to the Southern Fire Safety Supervisor 12 and in learning capacity oversees and implements the Facilities Fire and Safety Program for the facilities under their jurisdiction as assigned by the Southern Fire Safety Supervisor 12. The position will ensure that designated facilities in the Region are in compliance with MDOC Fire Safety and Occupational Safety operating procedures and policies regarding, state laws, rules, and regulations. This position is responsible for the most complex monthly Fire and Safety Inspections at assigned CFA and FOA Facilities in the geographical area.

View the job specification here.
View the Fire Safety Inspector-A (11) position description here.
View the Fire Safety Inspector-E (9-10) position description here.

***PLEASE NOTE: These positions are being posted for the Fire Safety Inspector 9-11 levels. The final level will be determined by the qualifications of the preferred candidate. ***

Required Education and Experience

Education
Fire Safety Inspector 9
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Fire Safety Inspector E10 and 11
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and successful completion of courses or continuing education credits for the Michigan Certified Fire Inspector program or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Inspector I credentials.
Experience
Fire Safety Inspector 9
Three years of experience as a fire fighter, law enforcement officer, or corrections officer.
Fire Safety Inspector E10
Two years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector 9.
Fire Safety Inspector 11
Three years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector, including one year equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector E10.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternate Education and Experience
Fire Safety Inspector 9
One year of full-time experience conducting inspections with a municipal fire department, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or Department of Corrections, or in the building trades (licensed electrical inspector, safety inspector, plumbing inspector, construction inspector, etc.) may be substituted for the experience requirement.
An associate's degree in fire science or fire technology may be substituted for two years of fire fighter experience.

Additional Requirements and Information

Additional Requirements and Information
Continuing certification as a Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Certified Inspector. MIOSHA Level One Certification through the MIOSHA Training Institute.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may be notified of the results.

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 (Download PDF reader). 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.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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