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Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs full
performance level work in developing and instructing courses of
staff development and training in an established corrections
training unit. Provides orientation, in-service and specialized
training for employees of the Division of Corrections and
correctional officers in other agencies. May be assigned to
provide training inside an institution which may involve a degree
of bodily danger. Work may involve traveling to an institution.
Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Instructs students in a classroom setting or on-the-job in
various courses of staff development and training, such as
basic and in-service training, security procedures, search
and seizure, and firearms.
Plans, coordinates and schedules training classes.
Develops instructional material and teaching aids; updates
training materials to reflect current developments.
Assigns individuals to needed classes, evaluates their
progress and makes individual recommendations based on
performance.
Maintains accurate, individual training records; provides
certificates to individuals.
Maintains inventory of supplies and training equipment.
Prepares reports for supervisor on summary of training
classes.
Meets with administrators to discuss training plans and/or
recommendations for improvement of courses.
Assists in the development and application of needs assessment
techniques for correctional training.
Assists Emergency Response Teams.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the
Division of Corrections and the assigned institution.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of the correctional
facility.
Knowledge of principles and practices of curriculum
development and instructional methods.
Skill in the use of self-defense techniques and in handling
weapons.
Ability to develop and implement effective and relevant lesson
plans.
Ability to organize and present information effectively, both
orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and implement evaluation and testing of
students.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working
relationship with students, other instructors, and
supervisors.
Ability to operate and maintain training equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
A Bachelor's Degree or an Associate Degree from an
accredited college or university.
Substitution:
Two years of experience in a correctional
setting may substitute for the required training.
Experience:
Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid employment as a correctional employee or in a related
field.
Substitution:
Successfully completed study in criminal
justice, corrections, behavioral sciences, or related field
from an accredited college or university may be substituted
for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Established: 8/19/93
Revised: 5/1/94, 3/1/96, 11/8/99
Effective:
11/8/99