Facility Staff Training Program Instructor

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

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections is seeking a Training Specialist to develop and deliver training within the Facility Staff Training and Support (FSTS) Program. Responsibilities include needs assessments, curriculum development, delivery and/or coordination, and evaluation for DOC staff in facilities, both uniformed and non-uniformed.

The role may include development and presentation of ongoing specialized staff development programs, with an emphasis on facility-based staff, and may require

Qualifications

• Observing and evaluating progress and providing supervision or coaching.
• Delivering classroom training (in-person, virtual, or hybrid).
• Evaluating performance and enforcing procedures to meet standards.
• Working in a secured facility or security-related role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training within the FSTS Program.
• Conduct needs assessments and curriculum development.
• Coordinate and evaluate ongoing staff development programs.
• Provide training coordination for DOC staff in facilities.

Skills

Observing & evaluating progress

Delivering classroom training

Performance management

Security-related experience

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid 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.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• 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.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Job Details

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.

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.

Deadline to Apply

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

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