Recruitment Form
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Correctional Officer for the Michigan Department of Corrections, please fill out this form, and a MCO Recruitment Representative will provide […]
MCO Scholarship Applications Due April 1, 2022
As a member of MCO, your children are eligible for the MCO Scholarship Program. MCO will award 20 scholarships of $750 each. Previous MCO scholarship winners are not eligible. Applications […]
2022 Closer to Home List
The 2022 closer to home transfer list has been finalized. View the list here. There is no set time for when those on the list will be transferred. It depends […]
Facility Critical Information Report Form
Dear Members, As we continue our efforts to raise awareness of our concerns about short staffing, overuse of mandatory overtime, closed positions and staff assaults, we have created an online […]
MCO creates new gift for retirees
To honor retirees, MCO will be sending out retirement shadow boxes that feature service lapel pins corresponding with the member’s time spent with the Department and MCO. Military service pins […]
MCO members approve proposed contract
The 2022-2024 collective bargaining agreement has been ratified. The contract was approved by a vote of 1,458 to 1,270, with 58% of eligible members voting. The Tentative Agreement calls for […]
2021 Crisis Fund Raffle Winners
The 2021 MCO Crisis Fund Gun Raffle was held Oct. 20. Listed below is the information provided on the winning tickets. The winners are: 1st: David White, SLF 2nd: Ressie […]
MCO reaches tentative contract agreement highlighted by wage increases, benefit enhancements and two retention incentive programs that only apply to MCO members
UPDATE 10/14/21: In our previous communications this week, we said eligible members should expect an invitation to vote on the contract by Oct. 15. Due to technical issues, invitations to […]
Officer DeMarse’s murder was 48 years ago today
Marquette Branch Prison Officer Earl DeMarse died 48 years ago today, on Sept. 25, 1973. DeMarse, a 26-year officer, was attacked in the auditorium. Fifteen minutes into his shift, he […]
2021 Crisis Fund Raffle Tickets on sale now
Interested in buying tickets for this year’s Crisis Fund Gun Raffle? MCO chapter leaders have raffle tickets for sale now! Prizes are: 1st Prize: $1,000 cash 2nd Prize: Centerpoint By […]