TRAINING OFFICER I

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Parental leave

Insurance plan

Retirement program

Wellness program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY is seeking a Training Officer I in Phoenix to coordinate and deliver staff training. The role focuses on adult learning principles and oversees training programs within an assigned ADCRR Complex.

The position requires expertise in instructional strategies, project coordination, and effective communications, with opportunities to lead staff development initiatives and evaluations in a corrections environment.

Qualifications

• Coordinate and deliver staff training within an ADCRR Complex.
• Develop programs and oversee Annual Training Plan and New Employee Orientation.
• Implement evaluations and surveys to measure training outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Supports employee training for the assigned Complex.
• Plans, coordinates logistics for training sessions.
• Monitors registrations and attendance; maintains AZ Learns records.
• Oversees instructors, initial training and certifications.
• Evaluates ongoing performance and reports results.
• Supports Bureau and ADCRR-wide training initiatives.
• Facilitates classes and workshops as needed.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Adult learning theory

Project coordination

Presentation skills

Time management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Decision making

Leading meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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:

701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $52,200.00

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 09/18/2026

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:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

• 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 program here. 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.