Agency Trainer

Under the supervision direction and guidance of the DOC Training Manager this position helps coordinate all facets of the agency training program to include pre-service training in-service training regional training and training of trainers. The DOC Agency Trainer is part of the Training Advisory Committee which gathers feedback from the Department to develop and deliver effective meaningful training for WDOC staff. Finally this position also participates in other department initiatives and committees to ensure that topics are properly trained and materials are current with industry best practices.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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• The DOC Agency Trainer designs and develops relevant training curriculum that
  matches the goals and outcomes desired by the department.

• This position is required to conduct a Training of Trainers course to enhance trainer effectiveness in addition to facilitating other topic-specific train-the-trainer courses (e.g. Krav Maga Verbal Judo ASP first aid and CPR chemical agents etc.).

• This position is responsible for training various topics in the academy in-service training and other training as required throughout the year. As a result this position will attend relevant trainings and gain certification for specific topics.

• Agency Trainer will assist in evaluating the general training needs of each position within Field Services and Prison Division.

• This position also coordinates with internal and external trainers to update material and/or develop training materials based on the criteria stated above.

• This position will attend relevant trainings and gain certification for specific topics.

• Aids in the coordination and administration of training programs to department staff in a variety of training venues and situations across the state.

• Assist in organizing and obtaining facility usage travel between venues scheduling training finding qualified trainers training trainers conducting training providing an itinerary and syllabus for attendees tracking attendee progress and providing completion certificates where applicable.

• The position will prepare academy class schedules graduation programs certificates and track attendance.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS**:


Application of adult learning theory and problem-based training instructing or teaching to write and update lesson plans PowerPoint and student materials. POST Practitioner Lecturer or Subject Matter Instructor certification.

Successful completion of the Prison Division and Field Services Academy requirements within one year of hire. Must obtain or maintain Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) General Instructor certification along with certifications to instruct first aid and CPR chemical agents Krav Maga Verbal Judo Mental Health First Aid Bridges Out of Poverty Core Correctional Practices ASP baton Motivational Interviewing and Less-Lethal Munitions.

• Knowledge of classroom presence and control
• Knowledge of Department institutional and field services policies and procedures
• Knowledge of inmate behaviors and principles of offender management
• Knowledge of workload management; skill in leadership planning staff development and staff utilization
• Knowledge and ability to identify and respond to safety and security issues
• Knowledge of computer programs and databases
• Skill in training verbal and written communication listening interpersonal relations and observation
• Skill in assessments lesson planning and classroom evaluation
• Skill in effective communication

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Walking sitting standing speaking presenting and training groups and individuals both in person and virtually
• Listening speaking and interacting with students peers supervisors inmates offenders and others on a continuous basis
• Lifting up to 50 poundswithout assistance
• Pushing pulling lifting dragging kneeling sitting lying down face up and face down standing from a seated position or from the ground without assistance balancing using both hands simultaneously safely and properly applying hand waist ankle and chair restraints being restrained grasping and twisting bending over twisting body using a full range of motion of all joints and limbs
• Striking with hands elbows knees and feet grappling/ground fighting defending against unarmed and armed attacks and being subject to all of these
• Possess cardiorespiratory endurance to train and participate in all physical activities and training including sparring and grappling for at least two minutes without a break
• Safely holding striking pads kicking and baton shields and focus mitts and personally striking and using them
• Safely manipulating a training (plastic) firearm knife and baton and holding a riot/crowd control shield and long baton
• Extend retract and use a collapsible metal baton
• Exposure to loud noises flashing lights and being startled on a regular basis
• Attend and pass various instructor courses. Teach demonstrate and participate in physically demanding courses such as Krav Maga/defensive tactics ASP collapsible baton chemical agents cell extraction riot control inmate control practical responder drills and other physical courses as required
• Visual ability to determine the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of academy and student assignments quizzes tests homework and related material
• Donning doffing and wearing PPE including but not limited to nitrile and work gloves N95-type face masks soft headgear with and without a face guard mouth guard ballistic vest riot control and cell extraction PPE (helmet face shield chest back throat arm shoulder leg knee shin foot waist and groin guards)
• Deploying and exposure to oleoresin capsicum (OC/pepper spray) and CS (tear gas) on a regular basis

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The selected applicant will be appointed as a SOAP09 Senior Adult Probation & Parole Officer with the title of Agency Trainer and will report to the WDOC Training Manager. A SOAP09 is in the same law enforcement retirement system as the correctional officer series (COPR).
• This is a non-POST-certified and non-uniform position.
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• Agents may be required to rotate to any caseloads within the Division including but not limited to Community Corrections facilities Intensive Supervision Programs Sex Offenders Drug Court or a Pre-Sentence Investigation Writer.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC per WDOC policy. Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and urinalysis drug test prior to the appointment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. It prohibits the taking carrying possessing or introducing of smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse corporal punishment personal injury disease property damage and harassment and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair body art and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• The WDOC Field Services utilizes Reflex Protect (Presidia Gel (CS)) as a force alternative. All employees will be properly trained for the use and carrying of Reflex Protect including exposure during training.
• Candidate must complete defensive tactic skills Krav-Maga.
  

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