Lead Corrections Trainer — Academy Leadership & Impact

State of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) seeks a Criminal Justice Trainer 3 to join the Basic Training Division in King County.

The role delivers curriculum for the Corrections Officers Academy (COA), Equivalency Academy (COEA), Juvenile Officers Academy (JCOA), Juvenile Services Academy (JSA), and Misdemeanant Probation Counselors Academy (MCPA) through classroom instruction, practical exercises, and scenarios to prepare corrections professionals for public service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corrections or juvenile detention experience.
• 2+ years as a trainer of criminal justice personnel in de-escalation, communication, criminal law, inmate supervision, or control/defensive tactics.
• 2+ years of lead or supervisory experience in criminal justice training.
• Understanding of adult teaching and learning methods.
• Ability to report information clearly in writing.
• No sustained use of force complaints in past 3 years.
• Willingness to support diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver agency-approved curriculum for COA, COEA, JCOA, JSA, and MCPA through classroom and practical exercises.
• Lead TAC Officer roles for multiple academies and supervise concurrent sessions.
• Train and mentor students in accordance with policy and agency values.
• Model trustworthy and professional behavior in class and interactions.
• Maintain student records and report attendance, exam scores, and incidents.

Skills

De-escalation

Communication

Adult education

Curriculum delivery

Job description

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) seeks a Criminal Justice Trainer 3 to join the Basic Training Division in King County.

The role delivers curriculum for the Corrections Officers Academy (COA), Equivalency Academy (COEA), Juvenile Officers Academy (JCOA), Juvenile Services Academy (JSA), and Misdemeanant Probation Counselors Academy (MCPA) through classroom instruction, practical exercises, and scenarios to prepare corrections professionals for public service.