Correctional Training Officer

State of Oklahoma•Hominy, OK

4d•$42,446 - $46,665•Onsite

About The Position

Basic Purpose: 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. Level I This is the basic entry level at a facility or district. At this level employees perform routine professional level work in completing various training activities. This may include conducting various types of training using existing materials and plans, assisting in the development and coordination of training programs and maintaining training records. Level II This is the career level of this job family. Employees are assigned full responsibility for developing and conducting various types of training and related activities in a correctional training program at a facility, unit, or district. This will include preparing any required lesson plans or other materials, conducting classes, workshops or seminars, evaluating participant results, preparing required reports and other related activities. Professional Development/Dick Conner Correctional Center This is not a remote position.

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.
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.
NOTE: 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.
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.

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.

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