Corrections Training Specialist

State of West Virginia; Glenville (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a staff development trainer for the Corrections Academy. Under general supervision, you will develop and instruct courses for staff development and provide orientation and in-service training for Division of Corrections employees.

Travel to institutions may be required, and duties may involve training inside an institution where bodily danger is possible. State employment offers a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of correctional experience may substitute for the required training.
• Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment as a correctional employee or in a related field.
• Study in criminal justice, corrections, behavioral sciences, or related field may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Develops and instructs courses of staff development and training.
• Provides orientation, in-service and specialized training for employees of the Division of Corrections and correctional officers in other agencies.

Skills

Training delivery

Instructing staff development

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

Job description

State of West Virginia seeks a staff development trainer for the Corrections Academy. Under general supervision, you will develop and instruct courses for staff development and provide orientation and in-service training for Division of Corrections employees.

Travel to institutions may be required, and duties may involve training inside an institution where bodily danger is possible. State employment offers a variety of benefits.