Training Instructor (Vocational Training Instructor - Custodial Services)

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a corrections education professional to develop and deliver instructional activities and lesson plans in custodial services. The role focuses on advancing inmate education and workforce readiness within a secure environment.

Applicants should have relevant education or graduate study, plus at least three years of related experience and an ability to teach and assess learner progress, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance with

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study — education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
• A minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience in custodial services, environmental services, facilities custodial operations, or commercial cleaning operations.
• One (1) year of experience in developing and delivering instructional activities and lesson plans for students pursuing employment in custodial services, etc.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering instructional activities and lesson plans for students pursuing employment in custodial services or related occupations.
• Incorporating competency-based training, industry safety standards, and hands-on skill development.
• Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience; document actual time spent in activities.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Custodial services experience

Safety standards

Assessments & evaluation

Education

Education degree or related field

Graduate study in education or related field

Tools

ISSA/CMI/GBAC certifications

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Basic Requirements

Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

OR

Specialized Experience

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
• Supervising or administering a training program.
• Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.
• Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

AND

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must have the following:

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

OR

Experience

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position, and of the methods and techniques of instruction.

• Experience in teaching with full and primary responsibility for classroom instruction.
• Experience in supervising or administering a training program.
• Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

AND

Selective Placement Factor

Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event that you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position.

Certification Requirements

• a. The applicant must possess and maintain a current, valid industry-recognized custodial services, environmental services, facilities custodial operations, or cleaning industry credential (i.e., International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) certification, Cleaning Management Institute (CMI) certification, Certified Custodial Technician (CCT), Certified Custodial Supervisor (CCS), Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) Fundamentals, or equivalent) appropriate to the program's instructional model. Instruction must be limited to the scope of competencies and curriculum standards authorized by the credentialing organization.

AND

Work Experience

• a. A minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience, held within the past five (5) years, in custodial services, environmental services, facilities custodial operations, or commercial cleaning operations.

AND

Teaching Experience

• a. A Minimum of one (1) year of experience in developing and delivering instructional activities and lesson plans for students pursuing employment in custodial services, environmental services, facilities custodial operations, or related occupations, incorporating competency-based training, industry safety standards, and hands-on skill development aligned with workforce expectations.

NOTE: All applicants MUST clearly address the Selective Factor in their resume and, if applicable, upload any required documentation (i.e., licensure, certification, or transcripts) at the time you apply.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.