Training Officer II

DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS To make Arizona's communities safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care. To provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

Training Officer II

Job Location:

Adobe Mountain School/HRD
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Salary: $40,496.00 - $56,453.00 (Salary dependent upon experience and education)

Grade: 20

Closing Date:
Open until filled

The Training Officer II will work under the direction of the Staff Development Manager/Academy Commander and is the principal architect responsible for establishing and continuously refining the agency-wide training curriculum, ensuring all programs are developed and delivered according to best practices in adult learning. This role manages the full instructional design lifecycle, including the systematic design, development, implementation, revision, and evaluation of dynamic courseware.

The Officer ensures all training content aligns with both industry and Department standards, focusing on measurable performance goals and business objectives.

Core to the position is identifying and addressing the professional development needs of Department employees. This includes conducting ongoing comprehensive training needs assessments via surveys, meetings with work groups, and consultation with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The Training Officer 2 leverages these insights to assess present and future requirements, establish clear educational goals and objectives, and subsequently create all related curriculum, instructor guides, reports, and supporting audio and visual materials to deliver a highly effective adult learning experience.

Crucially, this role drives the revamping of annual in-service training, integrating current and future learning development tools and technologies to ensure content delivery remains modern, engaging, and highly effective. The Officer also collaborates with Department leadership on employee development accomplishments and coordinates the successful deployment of all training, including computer-based programs and special events.

Knowledge:

• Adult learning theory and education philosophy
• Instructional design methods best practices
• General understanding of formative and summative evaluation techniques
• Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system as it applies to ADJC or other corrections or Law Enforcement environments
• Needs assessment methodologies
• Familiar with e-Learning authoring software tools

Skill:

• Instructional development
• Writing, editing and proofreading
• Consultation
• Survey design
• Data analysis and reporting
• Presentation/facilitation skills
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Desktop computer and software operation
• Customer service

Ability:

• Assess, evaluates and/or synthesizes multiple sources or streams of information
• Plan, organize, and coordinate execution of training programs
• Evaluate and improve training program materials and courses
  
  Comply with legal training standards
• Assist with conducting and reviewing training programs with subject matter experts
• Establish and maintain working relationships with individuals and groups
• Drive on State business
• Work in a correctional environment

A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required; training experience in a related field; work experience in corrections or other areas of Law Enforcement is desirable.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class‑appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended.

Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable…