Lieutenant, Training

MTC Corrections•Panama City, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lieutenant, Training works at the Bay Correctional Facility in Panama City, Florida, and reports to the deputy warden, operations. The role is responsible for staff and program development by coordinating and instructing correctional officer certification training and non-correctional pre-service training in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC), and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) directives. The position also plans and develops training programs, reviews training curricula, oversees training records and certificates, and manages the departmental budget. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties as assigned within their capabilities. Post-hire requirements include attaining and maintaining appropriate facility security clearance and successfully completing annual in-service training requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field, and four years of experience in an adult correctional environment or related field, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements if approved by the regional vice president, corrections.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Must attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate correctional officer certification training for new hires in compliance with MTC, FDOC, and FDLE directives.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct pre-service training for non-security employees as required by MTC, FDOC, and FDLE directives.
Plan and develop programs and training to comply with ACA accreditation and FDOC and FDLE requirements.
Establish periodic and annual reviews of pre-service and in-service training programs.
Oversee maintenance and documentation of certificates and training records.
Develop the departmental budget, monitor and control expenditures, and review and recommend changes to budget authorizations.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills, procedures, and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property, and adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent's capabilities.
Attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.