CORRECTIONAL ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR 1 - 11052026-82532

State of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee in Knoxville seeks a Training Academy Instructor to develop, deliver and evaluate correctional training for adult, youth, and community programs. You will design curricula, conduct trainings, assess trainee performance, and maintain records.

Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience, plus passing background checks and POST-related qualifications where applicable. An MVR screening is conducted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of full-time work in security, corrections, or related fields.
• Experience supervising or instructing in security, law enforcement, probation or parole.
• Substitution of experience for education may apply as described in the posting.
• Must participate in pre-employment and random drug testing and security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct training programs and conferences on procedures.
• Prepare materials and classroom spaces for activities.
• Develop, design or acquire training manuals and curriculum materials.
• Represent the organization in training-related contacts and maintain student files.
• Assess training needs through surveys, interviews, and manager input.

Skills

Active Learning & Listening

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Instructing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Firearms

Electronic Restraint Devices

Motor Vehicles

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 11/05/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 11/18/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $4,098.00 - $6,160.00
Salary (Annually) $49,176.00 - $73,920.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Knoxville, TN
Department Correction
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, KNOX COUNTY
A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time employment performing, supervising, or instructing in one or a combination of the following: security, casework services in a correctional setting, law enforcement, probation or parole.

Substitution of Experience for Required Education: Qualifying experience in security, casework services in a correctional setting, law enforcement, probation or parole may substitute for the required education to a maximum of four years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required education).

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions;
• Certain positions require that employees meet qualification standards and maintain job and performance certifications related to training programs, POST Certification, and other specialized duty requirements necessary to perform the specialized duties of the position;
• Must participate in pre-employment, random, and for cause drug and substance abuse testing as required by departmental policy and procedures.

Overview

Under general direction, is responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating adult, youth, and community related treatment, security, and auxiliary training modules at the Correctional Training Academy and related work as required. An employee in this class provides training for employees of adult institutions, youth institutions, or community related programs in a variety of correctional specific areas. Responsibilities include development, implementation, and evaluation of correctional training courses and evaluation of trainees' performance during training. This class differs from Correctional Academy Instructor 2 in that incumbents of the latter supervise subordinate correctional instructors.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts training programs and conferences dealing with new and established procedures.
• Prepares materials and classroom for class activities.
• Organizes production and design or obtain training manuals, guides, course materials and curriculum materials in various programs.
• Represents the organization in a variety of formal and informal contacts regarding training.
• Records, documents, and maintains files for students.
• Assesses training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers and instructors.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Manages Conflict
• Manages Ambiguity
• Action Oriented
• Communicates Effectively

Knowledges

• Law and Government
• Communications and Media
• Public Safety and Security
• Customer and Personal Service
• Design

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Speaking
• Instructing

Abilities

• Inductive Reasoning
• Speech Clarity
• Originality
• Written Comprehension
• Speech Recognition

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Printer/Copy Machine
• Firearms
• Motor Vehicles
• Electronic Restraint Devices