Correctional Training Officer

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As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Reception Diagnostic Center (RDC) promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Reception Diagnostic Center is a maximum security intake facility for adult males. The Reception Diagnostic Center is located in Plainfield, Indiana.

At the Reception Diagnostic Center, all adult male incarcerated individuals are received, classified, and transferred to long-term facilities. During intake, incarcerated individuals are seen by multiple divisions throughout the Department of Correction for assessments, including for their physical and emotional health, addiction recovery services, educational and work opportunities, and other needs, which help determine which of the state’s facilities best meet their needs.

As a Correctional Training Officer, you will oversee a team of training officers for staff in a correctional facility. During a typical day, you will be responsible for ensuring the scheduling of classes, assignment of instructors, and overseeing the security of the training center. As a department head, you will report directly to the Deputy Warden of Operations. This role supports a vital aspect of the facility.

In this role, you will have a direct impact on ensuring staff know how to perform their duties in a safe and professional manner. You will also be working directly with new hires with the ability to directly influence their knowledge and help the facility leadership to promote a positive and supportive work culture.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

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.

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.

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

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
• Two (2) years of full-time experience in corrections, education, in-service training, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of Staff Development and Training 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to present and execute detailed lesson plans.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training, including the Train the Trainer programs.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

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