Correctional Training Officer

State of Oklahoma • Le Flore, OK

3d • $42,446 - $46,665

About The Position

This position is assigned to Employee Development at the Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center. Correctional Training Officers conduct specialized training and staff development programs at a correctional facility, training academy, or department region or division. The work includes assessing employee training needs, developing curriculum and training materials, conducting training, evaluating results, and maintaining training records. The position may also coordinate training programs, supervise other training officers, and manage service-provider contracts.

Level I is an entry-level position performing routine training activities, such as delivering training using existing materials, assisting with program development and coordination, and maintaining records. Level II is a career-level position with responsibility for developing and delivering training, preparing materials, evaluating participants, and completing related reports and activities. Level II employees may provide academy- or division-level training under the guidance or indirect supervision of a higher-level Correctional Training Officer or staff member.

Requirements

• Knowledge of employee training principles and methods.
• Knowledge of correctional security policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment used in adult education.
• Ability to conduct classroom training, workshops, and seminars.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare lesson plans and other training materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• At Level II, ability to plan and conduct employee training programs.
• Level I education and experience: bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that may substitute one year of correctional or security work, training, adult education, or human resource development for each year of required education.
• Level II education and experience: bachelor’s degree plus one additional year of qualifying experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with the stated substitutions; alternatively, a master’s degree in adult education or human resource development.
• Correctional security management experience must involve work at the lieutenant level or above, and qualifying experience must have been the primary responsibility.
• Applicants must be willing and able to travel as necessary.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license at appointment and retain a valid driver’s license while assigned to this classification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a correctional or law enforcement environment.
• Some positions may require at least 80 hours of training conducted as a certified subject matter instructor or subject matter expert instructor in areas such as firearms, CPR, First Aid, or self-defense.

Responsibilities

• Assess employee training needs through job analyses and other assessments.
• Evaluate and develop curriculum, including lesson plans, participant manuals, videos, and graphics.
• Conduct classroom training, workshops, and seminars, including pre-service and in-service training.
• Prepare training reports and maintain participant training records.
• Schedule and coordinate training sessions and locations.
• Provide supervision to other training officers in planning and conducting correctional training programs.
• Coordinate department or division training and organizational development programs.
• Manage contracts with service providers.
• At Level II, prepare and deliver training materials and activities, evaluate participant results, and prepare required reports.

What This Job Offers

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