Training Specialist; Corrections

Training Coordinator

Position subject to close at any time NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED. Under direction, the purpose of the position is to research, develop, implement, and facilitate appropriate and effective training for all levels of staff in the Corrections Department. This will include collaboration with supervisory and management staff in determining agency training needs.

Work is performed with limited supervision. When assigned as FCIC Agency Coordinator (FAC):
Ensures Osceola County's compliance with Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Services requirements, and any other relevant authority.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Meets and works with management and supervisors, both internal and external, to assess, identify and develop effective department training.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends training programs and resources of public agencies, educational institutions, and private consultants.
• Facilitates training workshops to enhance the professional development of staff.
• Coordinates the research, development and implementation of curriculum including audio-visual, computer assisted and written training materials.
• Coordinate and assist with training required to achieve and maintain the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission (FCAC) accreditation for the Community Corrections Division.
• Designs curriculum content based on adult learning principles to include research, development, implementation, design documents, PowerPoint presentations, instructor guides, participant guides, training procedure manuals and guides, assessments and certification questions, course description and supplemental materials (tests, handouts, check sheets, fact sheets) using standard development processes and templates.
• Assists in the development and revision of policies and procedures.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge of current instructional theories and principles applicable for the delivery of both online and instructor-led learning programs to adult audiences.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are a logical assignment to the position.

FCIC Agency Coordinator (FAC) ASSIGMENT

• Acts as the Department's primary FCIC Agency Coordinator (FAC).
• Acts as liaison and point of contact with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), and related organizations.
• Ensures agency compliance with Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in records audits; provides related information, supporting documentation, statistics, and logs.
• Maintains confidentiality of information in the performance of duties.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Social Science, Public Administration, or closely related field is preferred.

Experience:

Three (3) years' experience as a Corrections professional.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Instructor Certifications, Firearms, Defensive Tactics and CPR/First Aid Certification or obtain the certifications as determined by the Division Manager.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

• Ability to learn a wide variety of criminal justice information systems; proficient in utilizing web-based applications to manage users.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations; ability to deal tactfully and cordially with a variety of people…