TRAINING OFFICER I

Arizona State Government; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Transit subsidy

Wellness program

Job summary

Arizona State Government’s Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry is seeking a Training Officer I to coordinate and deliver staff training at ASPC-Eyman in Florence. You will apply adult learning principles, oversee training plans, and manage courses in AZ Learns.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and the ability to work in a corrections setting; a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Training and Development or related field.
• Experience in a corrections environment is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and training methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Supports staff training and development activities for the assigned Complex.
• Plans and executes training logistics.
• Manages registration, attendance, and AZ Learns course records.
• Implements and reports on instructor and course evaluations.
• Oversees Complex staff instructors and initial training/certifications.
• Evaluates ongoing performance.
• Assists Bureau/ADCRR-wide projects like curriculum development and process improvement.
• Facilitates classes, workshops, and New Employee Orientation as needed.
• Demonstrates best practices in corrections training delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Drives on State business.

Skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Written communication

Data analysis

Decision making

Leading meetings

Time management

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Training and Development or related field

Tools

AS Learns

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

TRAINING OFFICER I

Job Location:

Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Eyman

1305 East Butte Ave.

Florence, AZ 85132

United States

https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $52,200.00

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 09/29/2026

Job Summary:

Are you an expert creating and presenting organizational training needs? If so, The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry is looking for you! We are seeking an energetic communicator with strong expertise in adult learning principles to perform as a TRAINING OFFICER I, who coordinates and delivers staff training, and develops programs within an assigned ADCRR Complex. In this position, you will also oversee initiatives such as Annual Training Plan, New Employee Orientation, Core Competency Testing, and Staff surveys.

Job Duties:

• - Supports employee training, and development activities for the assigned Complex
• - Plans, and executes logistics
• - Monitors registration, coordinates and tracks attendance, maintains AZ Learns courses and participant records
• - Implements, and reports results of instructor and course evaluations
• - Oversees Complex staff instructors, supervises initial training and certifications
• - Evaluates ongoing performance
• - Supports Staff Development and Training Bureau, Complex, or ADCRR wide projects and initiatives (e.g., curriculum development, process improvement) appropriate to the position
• - Facilitates classes, workshops, and/or New Employee Orientation as needed
• - Demonstrates best practices in training delivery applicable to a Corrections setting
• - Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
• - Drives on State business

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• - Instructional strategies
• - Adult learning theory
• - Project support and coordination
• - Resource management
• - Criminal Justice System (Corrections)
• - Personal computers and various software used in the learning management system (AS Learns)

Skill in:

• - Project management
• - Presentation and facilitation
• - Written and verbal communication
• - Working autonomously
• - Time management
• - Implementing surveys
• - Record keeping
• - Data analysis and reporting
• - Problem solving- Decision making
• - Leading meetings
• - Desktop computer and software operation

Ability to:

• - Lift/carry 20 lbs.
• - Push/pull 10 lbs.
• - Walk/run 1 mile
• - Critically think and reason through issues as they apply to staff training
• - Work in a prison environment

Selective Preference(s):

• - The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in related field to Training and Development (e.g., Adult Education, Communication, Organizational Development), or equivalent work experience
• - Work experience in an ADCRR Complex, or other State Corrections environment is highly desirable

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug test. In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• - Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• - Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• - Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• - Exceptional retirement program
• - Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• - An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

• - Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• - Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.