Criminal Justice Trainer - Corrections Officers Academy

The duty station for this position is in King County, therefore the incumbent will receive 5% premium pay in addition to the salary listed above.

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is seeking a professionally skilled and engaging Criminal Justice Trainer 3 to join our Basic Training Division in support of Corrections training. This position plays an important role in preparing corrections professionals for public service by delivering high-quality training that ensures Washington’s criminal justice professionals have the knowledge and skills to safely protect the communities they serve.

As a lead trainer, this position delivers curriculum for the Corrections Officers Academy (COA), Corrections Officers Equivalency Academy (COEA), Juvenile Corrections Officers Academy (JCOA), Juvenile Services Academy (JSA), and the Misdemeanant Probation Counselors Academy (MCPA). Through classroom instruction, practical exercises, and other learning environments, the Criminal Justice Trainer 3 delivers curriculum to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and professional foundation necessary to succeed in their roles.

An ideal candidate will bring professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage and support learners with varied backgrounds and experience levels. They will work collaboratively with WSCJTC staff, instructors, and agency partners to promote effective, efficient, ethical, and consistent training practices. If you are passionate about developing others, committed to excellence in corrections training, and motivated by the opportunity to prepare the next generation of corrections professionals for public service, we encourage you to apply!

WSCJTC offers outstanding healthcare benefits, choice of state retirement programs including a defined benefit pension plan, advancement opportunities, and flexible/compressed work schedules.

At the WSCJTC, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

• Facilitation and delivery of agency approved curriculum including classroom, practical, and mock scenarios.
• Serve as a lead TAC Officer of Corrections Officers Academy (COA), Corrections Officers Equivalency Academy (COEA), Juvenile Corrections Officers Academy (JCOA), and Juvenile Services Academy (JSA), Misdemeanant Probation Counselors Academy (MCPA) which occasionally run concurrently.
• Train and mentor students guided by WSCJTC policy, rules and regulations, and in keeping with agency values.
• Model trustworthy behavior associated with officers who earn the trust of their communities.
• Reinforce and demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors.
• Maintain order within the academy atmosphere, including motivating classes as a group and students individually in accordance with agency policy.
• Support contracted TAC Officers in leading academy classes, and providing direct assistance, guidance, and instruction.
• Communicate with student’s employing agencies regarding performance, attendance, coordination of additional training needs, test failures and remedial training, when directed.
• Maintain student records to accurately reflect time recording, exam scores, attendance records, etc.
• Track and report student injuries using agency reporting processes and records and notification to the Assistant Commander of Corrections & Administration.

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• At least five (5) years of experience in Corrections or Juvenile…