Correction Training Instructor

State of North Carolina

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

This position is assigned to the Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT) Central Region Training Center located in Apex North Carolina in Wake County and requires a General Instructor Certification issued by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.

Employees in this position will also assist our BCO and In-Service teams when required. This position will work out of various satellite training locations statewide (i.e. Salemburg and or Samarcand). Weekend hours, extended hours, overnight travel, extended travel and overnight stays at remote locations for extended periods of up to eight weeks are required. Employees in this position will be required to obtain additional instructional certifications as required. Certification in Firearms and or CRDT specialty certification with the condition of attaining the remaining specialty within 6 months of the start date.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of directly related instruction and training experience in the subject matter specialty; or graduation from high school and five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have current required certification with the ability to maintain any and all certifications required by OSDT, NCDPS, and by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of current General Instructor Certification
• Certification in Firearms and/or Controls, Restraints, Defensive Techniques (CRDT) specialty certification with the condition of attaining the remaining specialties within 6 months of the start date
• Demonstrated knowledge of procedures, practices and operation of North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections
• Crafting and executing PowerPoint presentations, as well as creating word documents

Responsibilities

• Presenting blocks of instruction for Basic Probation / Parole Officer (PPO) Mandated Training (273) hours and Certified Instructor level training in the Staff Development and Training section of the Department of Adult Corrections.
• Drafting course plans and objectives, evaluating, updating, and creating lesson plans and training materials
• Delivering instruction and collaborating as part of an instructional team, following approved training materials and methodologies
• Researching materials for course development, developing courses strategies and objectives, modifying course content, and participating in evaluation of courses

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees