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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 1 day ago

Corrections Training Instructor/Coord I

Kentucky, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$46K/yr - $69K/yr

2+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Corrections Training Instructor/Coordinator I to provide training and curriculum development in various correctional and educational areas. The role involves planning training events, developing instructional materials, and ensuring compliance with training certifications while promoting professional growth within the agency.

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Responsibilities

Provides research, curriculum development and instruction in correctional security, treatment, legal issues, operations, health and safety areas and other related areas

Conducts research and develops instructional materials, lesson plans and other curriculum for Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) training

Plans and organizes training events for DJJ staff

Provides input into the development of the annual training plans in facilities, calendars and other training documents

Provides in-service training and academy training

Submits training and progress reports and provides feedback regarding staff training performance. Completes all related documentation as required

Statewide travel will be required to provide/conduct training

Certification will be required and maintained for multiple training courses – this includes our behavior management techniques that covers staff self-protection and physical restraint

Candidate is required to become Oleoresin Capsicum (OC spray) certified

Candidates is required obtain Taser certification

Qualification

Curriculum developmentTraining event planningBehavior management techniquesOC spray certificationTaser certificationExperience in correctionsMaturitySelf-disciplineLeadership qualitiesReliability

Required

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree

Must have two years of experience in any operation or program within the field of corrections and/or education

Certification will be required and maintained for multiple training courses – this includes our behavior management techniques that covers staff self-protection and physical restraint

Candidate is required to become Oleoresin Capsicum (OC spray) certified

Candidates is required obtain Taser certification