Correctional Training Instructor

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 44.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of North Carolina’s Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Training Instructor (NS). This role delivers and instructs basic training for certified staff and supports prison officers and probation/parole officers across classifications as needed.

The position requires planning and delivering training, drafting and updating lesson plans, and collaborating with an instructional team using approved materials.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of directly related instruction and training experience in the subject matter specialty.
• High school diploma with five years of related experience to qualify.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may also qualify.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organize, and instruct blocks of training for COBT, Correctional Officer, Probation/Parole Officer, and/or Instructor Training for NCDAC.
• Draft course plans and objectives, evaluate, update, and create lesson plans and training materials.
• Deliver instruction and collaborate as part of an instructional team, following approved training materials and methodologies.
• Research materials for course development, develop course strategies and objectives, modify course content, and participate in evaluation of courses.

Conocimientos

General Instructor Certification

CRDT Certification

Educación

Bachelor’s degree and two years of related instruction and training

High school diploma + five years of related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Descripción del empleo

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

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 14,000 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 being advertised for both Correctional Officer & Probation Parole Officer Training Instructors.

The Correctional Training Instructor is responsible for delivering and instructing basic training for NC DAC certified staff. The position supports Prisons Correctional Officers and Probation/Parole Officers in accordance with NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards, and may instruct across classifications, regions, or divisions based on agency needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, organizing, and instructing blocks of training for COBT, Correctional Officer, Probation/Parole 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.

**Please note that if applying for the Probation/Parole Training Section, your work location will be either Samarcand Training Academy (Jackson Springs, NC) or NC Justice Academy (Salemburg, NC).**

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $43,738 - $76,542

Necessary Special Qualifications

• 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.

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 16,000 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 leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s 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.

Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust”will 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 application.The 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 https://www.naces.org/members.

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.

Bachelor’s 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.

Necessary Special Qualifications (required)

Must have current required certification with the ability to maintain any and all certifications required by OSDT, NCDAC, and by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education &