Correctional Training Specialist

Description of WorkResponsibilitiesReporting to the Administrative Officer II, this position will plan, implement, and coordinate all training activities and/or technical tasks for all employees of a correctional facility, in order to accomplish the specialized processing of information, documents, and/or materials. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Training of certified and non-certified staff to ensure compliance with policy. Ensuring specialized training is coordinated and policy requirements are met. Conducting new employee orientations to ensure newly hired staff are oriented to policies and procedures.

Serving as an instructor for general and specialized training and maintaining instructor certifications as defined by policy and the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Scheduling instructors for classes to ensure training requirements are met. Instructing classes in the absence of scheduled instructors. Ensuring OSDT records are keyed into the LMS system and maintaining training records as required by policy. Working well with staff and other training professionals within Adult Correction and the Community College system. Prioritizing work effectively to meet established deadlines as well as responding to immediate needs.

Staying abreast of all policy changes that can effect training and/or instruction and ensuring all lesson plans are current and approved. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Note To Current State EmployeesState employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About Columbus Correctional InstitutionColumbus Correctional Institution is located in Whiteville, North Carolina and houses up to 698 male offenders in a medium custody facility. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / CompetenciesEffective July 01, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management PreferencesDocumented knowledge of Prisons’ policy and proceduresExperience using Microsoft ExcelExperience using Microsoft PowerPointExperience using Microsoft WordMinimum Education And Experience RequirementsSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience. ” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https: //oshr. nc. gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a criminal justice or training-related fieldOrHigh school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of experience in a criminal justice or training-related fieldOrAn equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special QualificationsMAY require General Instructor Certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Supplemental and Contact InformationCome Join Us To Make A Difference!Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees.

It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance and Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs and Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.

We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept.

of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification. The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. " Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Per NC General Statute 143B-972.

1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status.

" If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs. com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Lyndsey Schrier at (910) 944-2359. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited AppointmentsEligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer.

Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education - including High School, Work Experience - each position should be listed separately, Certificates and Licenses Skills and Additional Information) I acknowledge the requirement.

Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements02Which of the following is the highest level of education you have COMPLETED?High School DiplomaGED certificateSome collegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higher03If you have an Associate's degree or higher, please indicate your specific major(s). If you do not have a degree, type "N/A. "04If you have documented knowledge of Prisons’ policies and procedures, please briefly describe this knowledge. If you do not, please type “N/A.

”05If you have experience using Microsoft Excel, please briefly list and describe what specific tasks you can perform with this software program. If you do not, please type “N/A. ”06If you have experience using Microsoft PowerPoint, please briefly list and describe what specific tasks you can perform with this software program. If you do not, please type “N/A. ”07If you have experience using Microsoft Word, please briefly list and describe what specific tasks you can perform with this software program. If you do not, please type “N/A.

”08Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying. )YesNo09If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "no," type "N/A.

"10Did you get personalized career search assistance from the JoinNC initiative for displaced workers?YesNo Required Question