Academy Instructor

City of New York • Middle Village, NY

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledge experts. The Training and Development Division is seeking New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (NYS DCJS) certified General Topics Instructors to serve as instructors/Trainers. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Training Operations the selected candidate(s) will be responsible for the planning and delivery of classes related to the Academy’s recruit and in-service training programs including and not limited to new hire orientation and professional development training programs. The selected candidate will also be responsible for ensuring classes are delivered within the specifications of DOC policies and procedures, NYS DCJS guidelines, and the Municipal Police Training Council established curriculum on the Basic Course for Correction Officers. The instructors will perform appropriate in class assessments to determine whether training programs meet and achieve goals and objectives: selected candidates will provide guidance and assistance with the creation and revision of training lesson plans and other relevant training materials; make recommendations to the directors in order to obtain optimum efficiency in the utilization of staff, equipment and technology and other operating resources; and support the work of the division leadership team as needed. Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above.
• At least one year of experience as described in '1' above.

Nice To Haves

• New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (NYS DCJS) certified General Topics Instructors

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivery of classes related to the Academy’s recruit and in-service training programs including new hire orientation and professional development training programs.
• Ensuring classes are delivered within the specifications of DOC policies and procedures, NYS DCJS guidelines, and the Municipal Police Training Council established curriculum on the Basic Course for Correction Officers.
• Performing appropriate in class assessments to determine whether training programs meet and achieve goals and objectives.
• Providing guidance and assistance with the creation and revision of training lesson plans and other relevant training materials.
• Making recommendations to the directors in order to obtain optimum efficiency in the utilization of staff, equipment and technology and other operating resources.
• Supporting the work of the division leadership team as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
• Union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
• Paid annual leave and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• A pension
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level