Training Manager

Management and Training Corporation•Henderson, TX

1d•$22

About The Position

Are you seeking a meaningful role where you can make a difference every day? The East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, TX, operated by Management & Training Corporation, is hiring a Training Manager to support the training and development of correctional staff. Join a dedicated team that values your expertise. Position Summary: Responsible for coordinating correctional officer certification training and non-security pre-service training; implementing the annual in-service training plan for the facility in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or GED.
Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning instructing, staff development, training, teaching, correctional custody or law enforcement experience to include one (1) year in the supervision of employees. Each year of experience may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
Successful completion of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Pre-Service Training Academy prior to assumption of duties. Successful completion of an Instructor Training Program within six months of assignment.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) prior to Inmate contact.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by TDCJ.

Nice To Haves

Curriculum development or evaluation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop and conduct officer training certification programs in compliance with MTC and TDCJ directives.
Responsible for the maintenance and documentation of all certificates including preservice and in-service training records.
Create systems to effectively manage the processes of all training requirements.
Establish periodic and annual review of certification accreditation and pre-service training programs.
Ensure that all clerical and support staff attend Correctional Awareness Workshops prior to employment.
Ensure that all clerical, support and professional education staff complete staff survivor training.
Ensure all staff receive supplemental and specialized training to help them perform at high levels and provide effective programs and services to Inmates. Professional educational staff complete training dedicated to the improvement of educational services.
Ensure all staff complete annual in-service training requirements.
Ensure that all appropriate personnel are scheduled and complete staff survivor training according to contractual requirements.
Ensure professional educational staff complete training dedicated to the improvement of educational services.
Ensure staff identified as instructors for munitions and defensive tactics, to include specialized tactics, receive initial certification and annual recertification.
Promote the development of positive social skills through 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; adhere to safety procedures.