Correctional Training Officer

State of Oklahoma • Hinton, OK

3d • $42,446 - $46,665 • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Training Officer conducts specialized training and staff development programs at a correctional facility, training academy, or for a department region or division. The role evaluates employee training needs, develops curriculum and training materials, and conducts training on a range of subjects and skills.

Level I is the entry level, performing routine professional training work. This may include delivering training using existing materials and plans, assisting with program development and coordination, and maintaining training records. Level II is the career level, with full responsibility for developing and conducting training, preparing materials, teaching classes and workshops, evaluating participant results, and preparing reports. Level II employees may also provide academy- or division-level training under the guidance or indirect supervision of a higher-level Correctional Training Officer or staff member.

This is an on-site position at Professional Development/Great Plains Correctional Center and is not eligible for remote work. Applicants must be willing and able to travel and must have and retain a valid driver’s license while assigned to this classification.

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 may substitute at one year for each year of required education.
• Level II: Bachelor’s degree plus one 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 and have and retain a valid driver’s license.
• 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.

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 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 training materials, evaluate participant results, and conduct related training activities.

What This Job Offers

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