Corrections Training & Development Manager

Socket.dev; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Military leave

Job summary

East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS is hiring to coordinate correctional officer certification training and pre-service training for non-security staff, ensuring ACA accreditation and MDOC compliance. You will supervise program delivery and maintain training records.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling or a related field and at least four years in an adult correctional environment with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling or related field; four years’ experience in adult correctional environment, with supervisory capacity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate correctional officer certification training for new hires in compliance with MTC and MDOC directives.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct pre-service training for all non-security employees as required by MTC and MDOC directives.
• Plan and develop programs and training to comply with ACA accreditation and MDOC requirements.
• Establish periodic and annual review of pre-service and in-service training programs.
• Maintain and document accurate records of all training and certifications in staff files and electronic files.
• Develop the departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures; review budget authorizations.
• Regular and predictable attendance on-site is required.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when needed; provide feedback to staff.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling or related field

Job description

East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS is hiring to coordinate correctional officer certification training and pre-service training for non-security staff, ensuring ACA accreditation and MDOC compliance. You will supervise program delivery and maintain training records.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling or a related field and at least four years in an adult correctional environment with supervisory experience.