Correctional Training Instructor
About The Position
The Correctional Training Instructor delivers basic training for North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) certified staff. The position supports Prisons Correctional Officers and Probation/Parole Officers in accordance with North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards and may instruct across classifications, regions, or divisions based on agency needs. This posting is for both Correctional Officer and Probation/Parole Officer Training Instructors. The role involves planning and delivering training, developing and updating instructional materials, and collaborating with other instructors. For the Probation/Parole Training Section, the work location is either Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs, North Carolina, or NC Justice Academy in Salemburg, North Carolina. The Office of Staff Development and Training has 101 instructors and support personnel. It provides basic and specialized training, including firearms, leadership, and instructor training, and manages annual in-service training for more than 16,000 certified employees.
Requirements
- Possess current General Instructor Certification.
- Hold certification in Firearms and/or Controls, Restraints, Defensive Techniques (CRDT), with the remaining specialty certifications to be attained within six months of the start date.
- Maintain all certifications required by OSDT, NCDAC, and the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
- Qualify through one of the following: a bachelor's degree and two years of directly related instruction and training experience in the subject matter specialty; high school graduation and five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and instruct training blocks for COBT, Correctional Officer, Probation/Parole Officer, and/or Instructor Training for NCDAC.
- Draft course plans and objectives; evaluate, update, and create lesson plans and training materials.
- Deliver instruction and collaborate as part of an instructional team, following approved training materials and methodologies.
- Research materials for course development, develop course strategies and objectives, modify course content, and participate in course evaluation.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program with pre-tax benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid community service leave
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
