Correctional Tranining Instructor

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Human Resources

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

This position is assigned to the OSDT Eastern Training Center in Greenville North Carolina 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.

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

*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

Salary Range: $43738 - $76542

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• 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

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

About the Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT)

The Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT) is the cornerstone of training for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction workforce. Our team of 101 instructors and support personnel delivers basic training to correction and probation/parole officers as well as specialized classes such as firearms leadership and instructor training. With our expertise we manage the delivery of annual in-service training for over 16000 certified employees. The OSDT team is committed to addressing the specialized training needs of all staff from top management officials to first-line employees. With over 500 job classifications requiring mandated training our comprehensive training program is designed to meet the needs of the agency.

Compensation & Benefits
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website forState Benefits.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at and National Guard Preference
  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
  • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person

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  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.

  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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