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State of Indiana · 15 hours ago

Correctional Training Officer

New Castle, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The State of Indiana offers a fulfilling career opportunity with the Indiana Department Of Correction, focused on public safety and successful re-entry programs. The Correctional Training Officer will provide specialized instruction and oversee training programs for new employees, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and standards.

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Responsibilities

Assist with the planning, coordination, development, performance, and evaluation of the training programs for the Department, including researching, designing, developing, and executing strategies to achieve agency purpose, goals, and objectives

Coordinate, develop, and instruct training programs as needed at regional training locations and facilities throughout the State

Assist with evaluating proposed and existing staff training content and delivery strategies to ensure current policies, procedures, standards, and best practices are incorporated

Monitor, test, and ensure the integrity of the PeopleSoft Training Module and Enterprise Learning Management system and provides functional and technical support as required

Assist with efforts to develop department web-based training solutions for compliance training

Conduct Orientation, In-Service, On the Job Training or Academy instruction for all staff

Test, measure, and evaluate trainee performance and make recommendation on retention or working status

Prepare and distribute surveys and questionnaires used as data reference for Training Needs Assessment

Ensure that all training programs, procedures, methods, and standards are in compliance with ACA standards

Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development

Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures

Qualification

Adult training methodsCorrectional theoriesResearch skillsCommunication skillsCultural awarenessDelegation skillsCoaching

Required

Expert knowledge of adult training and educational theories, methods, principles, practices, techniques, and assessment tools

Thorough knowledge of available national, state, local resources to include the American Correctional Association, National Institute of Corrections, Bureau of Justice Statistics – Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, etc

Considerable knowledge of theories, principles, practices, laws, rules, and regulations in the field of Corrections

Ability to conduct research and remain abreast of new developments in correctional training

Ability to travel within the state

Excellent communication skills – both oral and written

Ability to abide by the Departments Standards of Conduct

Ability to adhere to agency dress code and/or grooming standards

Ability to work within a culturally diversified environment

Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow

Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

Education Reimbursement Program

Group life insurance

Referral Bonus program

Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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