Correction Training Instructor

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Administration

Job Classification Title

Correctional Training Instructor (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC11

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration Health Services Rehabilitation & Reentry Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Salary Range: $43738 - $76542

This position is assigned to the North Carolina Justice Academy (NCJA) in Salemburg (Sampson County) and requires a General Instructor Certification issued by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.

The position is responsible for the delivery and instruction of Correctional Officer basic training for the Central Region of NC-DAC Institutions. The position also supports the delivery of training and instructs in other Regions/Divisions as necessary to meet the evolving needs of the agency. The position supports Prisons Correctional Officer Basic Training (COBT) in accordance with NC Criminal Justice Training and standards.

This position performs other training related functions including training logistics and training material development. This position is responsible for planning organizing and instructing blocks of training for COBT for NCDAC. Employees in this position are responsible for writing course plans and objectives reviewing revising and developing lesson plans and training materials. Work includes delivering instruction independently and instructing as a member of an instructional team in accordance with approved training materials and addition this position research materials for course development developing courses strategies and objectives modifying course content and participating in evaluation of courses. This position must establish and maintain effective communication in written and oral form with students instructors and supervisors. Work is performed both independently and as a member of a training team with minimum supervision. This position reports to a Correction Training Coordinator and is subject to review and evaluation through reports student feedback and stakeholders.

*Certification in Firearms and or CRDT specialty certification with the condition of attaining the remaining specialty within 6 months of the start date.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences:

• Possession of current General Instructor Certification

• Certification in Firearms and/or Controls Restraints Defensive Techniques (CRDT) specialty certification with the condition of attaining the remaining specialties within 6 months of the start date

• Demonstrated knowledge of procedures practices and operation of North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections

• Crafting and executing PowerPoint presentations as well as creating word documents

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning organizing and instructing blocks of training for COBT Correctional Officer and/or Instructor Training for NCDAC

• Drafting course plans and objectives evaluating updating and creating lesson plans and training materials

• Delivering instruction and collaborating as part of an instructional team following approved training materials and methodologies

• Researching materials for course development developing courses strategies and objectives modifying course content and participating in evaluation of courses

This position plays a vital role in the core operations of the Department of Adult Correction directly impacting the effectiveness of its functions. Therefore the individual in this role must follow the established policies and standard operating procedures that govern field-based positions and that of an essential purpose identified by the Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT). Adhering to these guidelines ensures that the specific requirements of the agency are met and that the overall mission is effectively supported.

Note:Overnight travel may be required.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits.

This is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply to be considered.

This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina State Government Employees And Eligible Sate Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government or Current Temporary Employees.

Note to Current State Employees:State employeesare encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors a pay increase MAY result.

The Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT) provides training for employees across the Department of Adult Corrections. OSDT has a staff of 91 instructors and support personnel who deliver basic training to correction and probation officers. The office also leads firearms training leadership education programs general instructor training and other specialized classes and manages the delivery of the annual in-service training for more than 16000 certified employees.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree and two years of directly related instruction and training experience in the subject matter specialty; or graduation from high school and five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have current required certification with the ability to maintain any and all certifications required by OSDT NCDPS and by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Gabriel Michael Earley

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