Correctional Training Officer

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.

About Miami Correctional Facility:
Miami Correctional Facility is a level-four high-medium-security facility located in Bunker Hill, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 3,100 incarcerated adult males. The facility sits on former Grissom Air Force Base property and also includes a level-one facility with capacity for more than 200 incarcerated adult males. Miami Correctional Facility offers extensive educational and vocational programming, including a Braille translation program and a sewing shop serving community partners.

Incarcerated individuals gain hands-on skills that build employability for re-entry and the programs help individuals develop strong work habits and meaningful experience. Employees at Miami Correctional Facility support the safe and secure operations of the facility 24 hours a day 7 days per week. Depending on operational needs, assignments will include working with state incarcerated individuals and/or federal detainees.

As a Correctional Training Officer, you will provide specialized instruction for both new and veteran employees at one of the Department's Correctional Facilities. You will work under the supervision as designated by the Facility Superintendent in the review and update of training, identifying budgetary needs, and performance and implementation of the training programs for preparation of all operations, support, and program service staff.

This position will assist/coordinate various adjunct trainers and subject matter specialists, performing their duties with general supervision, operating within the confines of established guidelines, Departmental policies/procedures, State and Federal law and ACA standards. You will also provide support instruction at the Correctional Training Institute, as needed.

Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Eligible non-custody staff who complete required training and certification to perform federal detention duties will receive a $20 non-discretionary bonus for each shift that they are assigned those duties.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Conduct and assist in new employee, annual, and on-the-job training for all staff.
• Assist in the development of training curricula to meet specific performance objectives.
• Test, measure, and evaluate trainee performance based on established standards.
• Assist supervisor to ensure that all training programs, procedures, methods, and standards are in compliance with established standards.
• Maintain a variety of training records, course information, and prepare written reports.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of Workforce Engagement Division, including Administrative Procedures.
• Working knowledge of "Adult Learning" principles.
• Working knowledge of training correctional issues, treatment programs, custody issues, ACA standards and departmental policies and procedure.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to present and execute detailed lesson plans.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training, including the Train the Trainer programs.
• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 2+ years of experience in corrections, education, in-service training, or related experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
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