Correctional Training Officer

State of Oklahoma

1d • $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.

Typical Functions: 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.

Level Descriptor: 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.

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
• Level I: 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 II: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• This position may require a significant amount of driving, so applicants must be willing and able to perform the necessary travel

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