Correctional Training Specialist

Adult Correction; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NC Flex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Ser

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction in Elizabeth City, NC seeks a Correctional Training Specialist (NS) to administer and manage institutional training for all staff, ensuring policy compliance and recertification where required.

The role includes planning training calendars, developing lesson plans, monitoring LMS entries, and delivering New Hire Orientation, while coordinating with other training professionals in the division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in a criminal justice or training-related field, or GED with five years of experience.
• MUST be eligible for certification by the NC CJ Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Minimum education and experience requirements listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage institutional training for all staff to ensure policy compliance.
• Plan and develop training calendars and lesson plans; identify training needs.
• Coordinate and conduct training classes and maintain training records in LMS.
• Deliver New Hire Orientation for new staff to orient to DPS policy and procedures.
• Report to Administrative Services Manager and collaborate with training staff.

Skills

Training administration

LMS management

New Hire Orientation

Policy compliance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

GED

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Training Specialist (NS) Position Number 60057289 Grade NC09

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 located at Pasquotank Correctional Institution in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Pasquotank Correctional In situation is a Close/Minimum facility housing male inmates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The main purpose of this position is to administer and manage institutional training for all certified and non-certified staff to ensure compliance with policy to include re-certification for certified personnel and certification of new employees.
• Duties include planning and development of training calendars and lesson plans; assessment and identification of training needs; notifications and monitoring of training delivered; coordination and conducting training classes; documentation and record-keeping for all training activities to include entering training into the Learning Management System (LMS).
• This position also conducts New Hire Orientation Training for all newly hired staff to ensure new staff are oriented to DPS policy and procedures.
• This position must work well with staff as well as other training professionals within NCDAC and the Community College System.
• This position serves as a General Instructor and be willing to obtain specialized training certifications as defined by NCDAC Policy and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• This position will report directly to the Administrative Services Manager.

MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Salary Range

$41,206.00-$72,113.00

Preferred Skills

• Documented proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Documented ability to use computer for data entry
• Documented composition and communication skills (written and oral)

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.

State Benefits Information

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Anticipated Vacancy

Vacancy Effective Date: 9/14/2026

About The Division of Institutions

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

MUST be certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division. Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.

Application Requirements

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Education Equivalency Verification: The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) 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
• Veterans’ and National Guard Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-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.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in a criminal justice or training-related field; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of experience in a criminal justice or training-related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

May require General Instructor Certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Company Culture

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.