Facility Staff Training Program Instructor

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Pension plan

Well Wisconsin program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin invites applications for the Facility Staff Training Program Instructor position, based in Madison at the DOC Central Office. This role develops and delivers training, conducts needs assessments, and evaluates programs for both uniformed and non-uniformed staff.

You will manage curriculum design, delivery, and ongoing staff development with a focus on facility operations, security-related responsibilities, and compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Observing and evaluating progress; counseling and planning for individual skill development.
• Providing classroom training; in-person, virtual, and/or hybrid.
• Evaluating performance and enforcing work rules and procedures to meet standards.
• Experience in a secured facility or a security-related role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training within the FSTS Program.
• Coordinate and evaluate training delivery across DOC staff.
• Assess needs, develop curricula, and monitor program outcomes.
• Lead staff development initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Observing progress

Classroom training delivery

Policy and procedure enforcement

Facility/security experience

Job description

Job Title Facility Staff Training Program Instructor

The Department of Corrections (DOC)is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

TheDivision of Management Services is currently recruiting to fill a Facility Staff Training Program Instructor (Staff Development Program Specialist- Senior) position. This position will be headquartered at the DOC Central Office in Madison, WI.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the development and delivery of training within the Department of Corrections. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, curriculum development, delivery and/or coordination, and evaluation of training delivered in the Facility Staff Training and Support (FSTS) Program. Responsibilities also include development, presentation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of on-going specialized staff development and training programs for DOC staff with an emphasis on staff working in facilities, both uniformed and non-uniformed.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $58,739 and $96,907 per year, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. The pay schedule/range is 81-03. A 12-month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance : Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

NOTE: This position is eligible to work up to 3 days remotely

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Observing and evaluating progress, providing supervision, counseling and planning for individual skill development.
• Providing classroom training, to include in-person, virtual and/or hybrid.
• Evaluating performance and enforcing work rules, policies and procedures to ensure standards are being met.
• Working in a secured facility or in a security-related role.

In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experience:

• Working in a mentor, lead worker or supervisory role utilizing leadership skills and performance management strategies.
• Developing training programs, plans, course outlines and establishing training objectives and determining needs
• Evaluating training sessions and programs by measuring learning, content relevance and overall impact.
• Having any of the following certifications (POSC Instructor; Firearms and Incapacitating Agents and Weapons Instructor; Fire Science Instructor; CPR and First Aid Instructor)
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and/or with stakeholders outside the organization.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent; we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Questions can be directed to Lauren Boyd, Human Resources Specialist at [e-mail] .

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.

The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications,

Deadline to Apply

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on September 20th, 2026.