Correctional Trainer
Salary
$35,702.00 - $61,628.00 Annually
Location
Gilmer County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
CTA270005 PSA
Department
DHS - DCR - Corrections Academy
Opening Date
08/20/2026
Closing Date
9/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
GILMER
Civil Service Type:
Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.
Nature of Work
For the Corrections Academy, under general supervision, performs full-performance level work in developing and instructing courses of staff development and training in an established corrections training unit. Provides orientation, in-service and specialized training for employees of the Division of Corrections and correctional officers in other agencies. May be assigned to provide training inside an institution which may involve a degree of bodily danger. Work may involve traveling to an institution. Performs related work as required.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: A Bachelors Degree or an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university.
Substitution: Two years of experience in a correctional setting may substitute for the required training.
Experience: Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment as a correctional employee or in a related field.
Substitution: Successfully completed study in criminal justice, corrections, behavioral sciences, or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
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Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov
| Location | Gilmer County, WV |
| Salary | $35,702–$61,628 Per Year |
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