Training and Development Specialist IV – Safe Prisons and Prison Rape Elimination Act Program Administrative Review and Risk Management (021510)

I. Job Summary

Performs highly complex training and development work. Work involves coordinating organizing and conducting training sessions using a variety of training methods; and providing guidance to others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. Essential Functions

A. Evaluates and analyzes training needs in the Safe Prisons and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Programs; formulates and develops plans and procedures to meet specific training on awareness and prevention of prison violence sexual abuse sexual assault sexual harassment and extortion; develops and supports peer education; researches develops and evaluates training programs and materials; and recommends modifications as appropriate.

B. Develops and prepares training curricula and course outlines; selects and develops instructional methods training aids manuals and other materials; plans designs and develops methods for the assessment and evaluation of training effectiveness; and maintains training database information and records.

C. Develops procedures for the inmate peer education program; coordinates and conducts training to include unit victim representatives and specialized investigation training; and assists in conducting training for other Safe Prisons and PREA programs.

D. Provides liaison with management regional staff unit staff other departments of the agency other agencies and community organizations; and responds to inquiries regarding Safe Prisons and PREA Programs training.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. Minimum Qualifications

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Education a Behavioral Science Criminal Justice or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Four years full-time wage-earning training teaching staff development or correctional custody experience.

3. Experience in developing or conducting training programs preferred.

4. Crisis intervention or counseling experience preferred. 5. Correctional custody experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of correctional facilities operations.

2. Knowledge of critical incident care methods techniques practices and procedures.

3. Knowledge of group process group dynamics and classroom management.

4. Knowledge of correctional methods techniques practices and procedures.

5. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes.

6. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures rules and regulations preferred.

7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

8. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the public.

9. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.

10. Skill to assess and evaluate training effectiveness.

11. Skill to develop instructional materials and utilize instructional aids.

12. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

13. Skill to conduct training.

14. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing spreadsheet database and presentation software programs.

IV. Additional Requirements with or without Reasonable Accommodation

A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend repeatedly climb stairs identify colors hear with aid see write count read speak analyze alphabetize lift and carry 15-44 lbs. perceive depth operate a motor vehicle and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside working around machines with moving parts and moving objects radiant and electrical energy working closely with others working alone working protracted or irregular hours and traveling by car van bus and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines tools devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment calculator copier fax machine telephone weapons restraining devices dolly and automobile.

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms email mail or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories which include job titles name of employer dates of employment supervisors name and phone number and a description of duties performed and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
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EMAIL

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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