Agency Trainer 2026-01768

Agency Trainer 2026-01768

Salary

$35.12 Hourly

Location

Rawlins, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01768

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Central Office

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

SOAP09

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Come join the Wyoming Department of Corrections. This agency is seeking an Agency Trainer for the Support Services Training Division in Rawlins. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and providing training in accordance with nationally recognized certification standards and evidence-based practices. The selected candidate conducts training to develop employees professionally while supporting the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the WDOC.

Under the supervision, direction, and guidance of the DOC Training Manager, this position helps coordinate all facets of the agency training program to include pre-service training, in-service training, regional training, and training of trainers. The DOC Agency Trainer is part of the Training Advisory Committee, which gathers feedback from the Department to develop and deliver effective, meaningful training for WDOC staff. Finally, this position also participates in other department initiatives and committees to ensure that topics are properly trained and materials are current with industry best practices.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact: Deborah.Hale@wyo.gov or 307-777-6136

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• The DOC Agency Trainer designs and develops relevant training curriculum that

matches the goals and outcomes desired by the department.

• This position is required to conduct a "Training of Trainers" course to enhance trainer effectiveness, in addition to facilitating other topic-specific train-the-trainer courses (e.g., Krav Maga, Verbal Judo, ASP, first aid and CPR, chemical agents, etc.).

• This position is responsible for training various topics in the academy, in-service training, and other training as required throughout the year. As a result, this position will attend relevant trainings and gain certification for specific topics.

• Agency Trainer will assist in evaluating the general training needs of each position within Field Services and Prison Division.

• This position also coordinates with internal and external trainers to update material and/or develop training materials based on the criteria stated above.

• This position will attend relevant trainings and gain certification for specific topics.

• Aids in the coordination and administration of training programs to department staff in a variety of training venues and situations across the state.

• Assist in organizing and obtaining facility usage, travel between venues, scheduling training, finding qualified trainers, training trainers, conducting training, providing an itinerary and syllabus for attendees, tracking attendee progress, and providing completion certificates where applicable.

• The position will prepare academy class schedules, graduation programs, certificates, and track attendance.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Application of adult learning theory and problem-based learning.Previous training, instructing, or teaching experience.Ability to write and update lesson plans, PowerPoint, and student materials. POST Practitioner, Lecturer, or Subject Matter Instructor certification.

Successful completion of the Prison Division and Field Services Academy requirements within one year of hire. Must obtain or maintain Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (POST) General Instructor certification, along with certifications to instruct first aid and CPR, chemical agents, Krav Maga, Verbal Judo, Mental Health First Aid, Bridges Out of Poverty, Core Correctional Practices, ASP baton, Motivational Interviewing, and Less-Lethal Munitions.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of classroom presence and control
• Knowledge of Department, institutional, and field services policies and procedures
• Knowledge of inmate behaviors and principles of offender management
• Knowledge of workload management; skill in leadership, planning, staff development, and staff utilization
• Knowledge and ability to identify and respond to safety and security issues
• Knowledge of computer programs and databases
• Skill in training, verbal and written communication, listening, interpersonal relations, and observation
• Skill in assessments, lesson planning and classroom evaluation
• Skill in effective communication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Social Services)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Adult Probation and Parole) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Adult Probation and Parole Officer

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Adult Probation and Parole) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Adult Probation and Parole Officer

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Walking, sitting, standing, speaking, presenting, and training groups and individuals, both in person and virtually
• Listening, speaking, and interacting with students, peers, supervisors, inmates, offenders, and others on a continuous basis
• Lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, dragging, kneeling, sitting, lying down face up and face down, standing from a seated position or from the ground without assistance, balancing, using both hands simultaneously, safely and properly applying hand, waist, ankle, and chair restraints, being restrained, grasping and twisting, bending over, twisting body, using a full range of motion of all joints and limbs
• Striking with hands, elbows, knees, and feet, grappling/ground fighting, defending against unarmed and armed attacks, and being subject to all of these
• Possess cardiorespiratory endurance to train and participate in all physical activities and training, including sparring and grappling for at least two minutes without a break
• Safely holding striking pads, kicking and baton shields, and focus mitts, and personally striking and using them
• Safely manipulating a training (plastic) firearm, knife, and baton, and holding a riot/crowd control shield and long baton
• Extend, retract, and use a collapsible metal baton
• Exposure to loud noises, flashing lights, and being startled on a regular basis
• Attend and pass various instructor courses. Teach, demonstrate, and participate in physically demanding courses, such as Krav Maga/defensive tactics, ASP collapsible baton, chemical agents, cell extraction, riot control, inmate control practical, responder drills, and other physical courses as required
• Visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of academy and student assignments, quizzes, tests, homework, and related material
• Donning, doffing, and wearing PPE, including, but not limited to, nitrile and work gloves, N95-type face masks, soft headgear with and without a face guard, mouth guard, ballistic vest, riot control and cell extraction PPE (helmet, face shield, chest, back, throat, arm, shoulder, leg, knee, shin, foot, waist, and groin guards)
• Deploying and exposure to oleoresin capsicum (OC/pepper spray) and CS (tear gas) on a regular basis

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The selected applicant will be appointed as a SOAP09, Senior Adult Probation & Parole Officer, with the title of Agency Trainer, and will report to the WDOC Training Manager. A SOAP09 is in the same law enforcement retirement system as the correctional officer series (COPR).
• This is a non-POST-certified and non-uniform position.
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• Agents may be required to rotate to any caseloads within the Division, including, but not limited to, Community Corrections facilities, Intensive Supervision Programs, Sex Offenders, Drug Court, or a Pre-Sentence Investigation Writer.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC per WDOC policy. Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and urinalysis drug test prior to the appointment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. It prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, and harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• The WDOC Field Services utilizes Reflex Protect (Presidia Gel (CS)) as a force alternative. All employees will be properly trained for the use and carrying of Reflex Protect, including exposure during training.
• Candidate must complete defensive tactic skills, Krav-Maga.

Supplemental Information

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(SOAP09) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

Which of the following qualifications do you have?

• I have experience applying adult learning theory and/or problem-based learning.
• I have previous training, instructing, or teaching experience.
• I have experience developing or updating lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and student training materials.
• I hold a POST Practitioner, Lecturer, or Subject Matter Instructor certification.
• None of the above

06

Which of the following certifications or qualifications do you currently hold or are you willing and able to obtain within one year of hire? (Select all that apply.)

• I have successfully completed the Prison Division and Field Services Academy requirements.
• I hold a Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) General Instructor certification.
• I hold certification to instruct First Aid and CPR.
• I hold certification to instruct Chemical Agents.
• I hold certification to instruct Krav Maga.
• I hold certification to instruct Verbal Judo.
• I hold certification to instruct Mental Health First Aid.
• I hold certification to instruct Bridges Out of Poverty.
• I hold certification to instruct Core Correctional Practices.
• I hold certification to instruct the ASP Baton.
• I hold certification to instruct Motivational Interviewing.
• I hold certification to instruct Less-Lethal Munitions.
• I do not currently hold these certifications but am willing and able to obtain the required certifications within one year of hire.
• None of the above

07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

09

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

10

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

11

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

12

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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