Correctional Training Officer

State of Oklahoma • Lawton, OK

19h • $42,446 - $46,665 • Onsite

About The Position

Correctional Training Officers conduct specialized training and staff development 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 records.

At Level I, employees perform routine professional training work, using existing materials and plans, assisting with program development and coordination, and maintaining training records. At Level II, employees take full responsibility for developing and conducting training activities, preparing lesson plans and materials, evaluating participants, and preparing reports. Depending on assignment, they may provide training at an academy or division under the guidance or indirect supervision of a higher-level Correctional Training Officer or staff member.

This position is located at Employee Development/Lawton Community Corrections Center. It is on-site and not eligible for remote work. Applicants must be willing and able to travel and hold a valid driver’s license at appointment and throughout the assignment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of employee training principles and methods, correctional security policies and procedures, and equipment used in adult education.
• Ability to conduct classroom training, workshops, or 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: Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Qualifying correctional or security work, training, adult education, or human resource development experience may substitute at one year for each year of required education.
• Level II: 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 lieutenant level or above. Experience must have been the primary responsibility to qualify.
• Willingness and ability to travel as necessary.
• Valid driver’s license at appointment and maintained while assigned to this job classification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a correctional or law enforcement environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job analyses and assessments to evaluate employee training needs.
• Evaluate and develop curricula, 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, evaluate participant results and prepare required reports.

What This Job Offers

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