Correctional Training Officer

Oklahoma State Government • Lexington, KY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for conducting specialized training and staff development programs at an assigned correctional facility, at a training academy or for a department region/division. This includes evaluating and determining employee training needs, preparing required curriculum, and conducting training on various topics and skills.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and methods of employee training.
• Knowledge of correctional security policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment used in adult education.
• Ability to conduct classroom training, workshops or seminars.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare lesson plans and other training materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in applications such as spreadsheets and word processing.
• Associate degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of correctional or security management, training, adult education or human resource development for each year of the required education. (Level I)
• Bachelor’s degree plus one additional year of qualifying experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of correctional or security management, training, adult education or human resource development for each year of the required education; or a master’s degree in adult education or human resource development. (Level II)
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and retain a valid driver’s license while assigned to this job classification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a correctional or law enforcement environment.
• Correctional security management involves work at the lieutenant level and above. Experience must have been the primary responsibility in order to be considered as qualifying.
• Some positions may require that the applicant must have conducted a minimum of 80 hours of training as a certified subject matter instructor or subject matter expert instructor in firearms, CPR, First Aid, self-defense, etc., or become trained in such areas once hired.

Responsibilities

• Conducts job analyses and assessments to evaluate employee training needs.
• Evaluates and develops curriculum, including lesson plans, participant manuals, videos, and graphics.
• Administrative work including scheduling and keeping records of training.
• Conducts classroom training, workshops or seminars to increase the knowledge and skills of employees in various subjects or tasks including pre-service and in-service training.
• Prepares weekly and/or quarterly training reports.
• Schedules and coordinates training sessions and locations.
• Coordinates department or division training or organizational development programs.
• Trains contracted staff, and occasionally manages contracts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree