Training Lieutenant

State of South Dakota•Rapid City, SD

52d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This Lieutenant will work with training staff to focus on the security aspects of training for all new DOC staff, contract employees, volunteers, and current employees. This person is also responsible for tracking training completion and compliance of all staff. Assist in the development and provide Basic, In-Service, and Specialized training courses at the Rapid City Women's Facility and throughout the department for newly hired employees and current existing employees annually for the purpose of developing a highly professional correctional work force. Perform full operating level duties requiring application and use of theory and practice by exercising initiative and understanding of training concepts in order to develop and revise curriculum, certify successful completion and monitor for compliance with established policy, standards and procedures. Develop and write curriculum by writing, researching, and updating lesson plans, training aids and participant material to implement tactical, effective, cognitive and psych motor learning techniques into a viable training design format while complying with federal/state statutes, policy, procedures, court decisions and general directives. Construct test questions utilizing various test development techniques. Assure security of test questions and maintain proper confidentiality. Have a basic understanding of learning disabilities and the needs associated. The ideal candidate will have prior experience or education in training adult learners. They will also possess a strong attention to detail, be able to maintain confidentiality of testing information, staff personal information surrounding testing, and operational information that if shared could compromise safety and security of the institutions. The ideal candidate will have some knowledge on how to keep, analyze, compile, and tabulate data for training and for instructor credentials. Candidate should have a dynamic teaching method that assists in engaging students in wanting to learn. Prefer a knowledge base of how adult learners best receive and process information. The ideal candidate will be willing to obtain and maintain various training credentials as part of their normally assigned job duties. Once these credentials are obtained the candidate will be expected to train employees for a minimum of one year.

Requirements

with or without reasonable accommodation successfully pass all modules of the South Dakota Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics and firearms
possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics
lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down
use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows
withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows
swing a baton in a striking technique
rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic
get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions
will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment
must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security
seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts to include holidays and weekends
work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner
work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders
communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments
work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
willing and able to travel
willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire

Nice To Haves

prior experience or education in training adult learners
possess a strong attention to detail
be able to maintain confidentiality of testing information, staff personal information surrounding testing, and operational information that if shared could compromise safety and security of the institutions
have some knowledge on how to keep, analyze, compile, and tabulate data for training and for instructor credentials
have a dynamic teaching method that assists in engaging students in wanting to learn
Prefer a knowledge base of how adult learners best receive and process information
be willing to obtain and maintain various training credentials as part of their normally assigned job duties
Once these credentials are obtained the candidate will be expected to train employees for a minimum of one year

Responsibilities

Focus on the security aspects of training for all new DOC staff, contract employees, volunteers, and current employees
Responsible for tracking training completion and compliance of all staff
Assist in the development and provide Basic, In-Service, and Specialized training courses at the Rapid City Women's Facility and throughout the department for newly hired employees and current existing employees annually
Develop and revise curriculum
Certify successful completion and monitor for compliance with established policy, standards and procedures
Develop and write curriculum by writing, researching, and updating lesson plans, training aids and participant material to implement tactical, effective, cognitive and psych motor learning techniques into a viable training design format while complying with federal/state statutes, policy, procedures, court decisions and general directives
Construct test questions utilizing various test development techniques
Assure security of test questions and maintain proper confidentiality
Have a basic understanding of learning disabilities and the needs associated