Correctional Training Officer

State of Oklahoma • Hodgen, OK

13d • $42,446 - $46,665 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
• Ability to plan and conduct employee training programs (Level II).
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of correctional or security work, training, adult education or human resource development for each year of the required education (Level I).
• 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 work, training, adult education or human resource development for each year of the required education plus one additional year of qualifying experience; or a master's degree in adult education or human resource development (Level II).
• Must be willing and able to perform the necessary travel.
• 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.
• 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. (may be required for some positions).

Responsibilities

• Conducts job analyses and assessments to evaluate employee training needs and evaluates and develops curriculum, including lesson plans, participant manuals, videos and graphics.
• 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 training reports and maintains training records on participants.
• Schedules and coordinates training sessions and locations.
• Provides supervision to other training officers in planning and conducting correctional training programs.
• Coordinates department or division training or organizational development programs.
• Manages contracts with service providers.

What This Job Offers

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