Correctional Training Officer

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work‑life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re‑entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.

As a Training Specialist, you will be responsible for providing specialized instruction for new employees. In this position, you will work under the supervision of the Division of Workforce Engagement Manager in program design, establishment, and administration of the training programs for the Department. You will coordinate/supervise various training programs, performing his/her duties with minimal supervision, operating within the confines of established guidelines, Departmental policies/procedures, State and Federal law and ACA standards.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• 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 People Soft 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.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• 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…