Correctional Training Officer

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Plainfield Correctional Facility:

Plainfield Correctional Facility is a medium‑security institution located in Plainfield, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 1,600 incarcerated adult males. The facility provides mental health and substance use treatment services, along with multiple educational opportunities. Programming focuses on rehabilitation and preparing incarcerated individuals for re‑entry. Staff work to create a supportive environment that encourages accountability and personal improvement. The dormitory‑style housing promotes structure and routine. Incarcerated individuals are given opportunities to develop skills and confidence to aid in reintegration. To learn more about Plainfield Correctional Facility, click here.

Role Overview:

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. This role follows a Monday through Friday schedule with flexible scheduling options, weekends and 14 state holidays off.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Assist with the planning, coordination, development, performance, and evaluation of the training programs for the Department, including researching, designing, developing, and executing strategies to achieve agency purpose, goals, and objectives.
• Coordinate, develop, and instruct training programs as needed at regional training locations and facilities throughout the State.
• Assist with evaluating proposed and existing staff training content and delivery strategies to ensure current policies, procedures, standards, and best practices are incorporated.
• Monitor, test, and ensure the integrity of the PeopleSoft Training Module and Enterprise Learning Management system and provides functional and technical support as required.
• Assist with efforts to develop department web-based training solutions for compliance training.
• Work with agency leadership to ensure training initiatives align with overall business goals.
• Work with applicable licensing authorities, accreditation boards, etc. to ensure the assigned agencys training needs meet external standards.
• Conduct Orientation, In-Service, On the Job Training or Academy instruction for all staff.
• Test, measure, and evaluate trainee performance and make recommendation on retention or working status.
• Prepare and distribute surveys and questionnaires used as data reference for Training Needs Assessment.
• Ensure that all training programs, procedures, methods, and standards are in compliance with ACA standards.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

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.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What Youll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Expert knowledge of adult training and educational theories, methods, principles, practices, techniques, and assessment tools.
• Thorough knowledge of available national, state, local resources to include the American Correctional Association, National Institute of Corrections, Bureau of Justice Statistics - Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, etc.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Considerable knowledge of theories, principles, practices, laws, rules, and regulations in the field of Corrections.
• Ability to conduct research and remain abreast of new developments in correctional training.
• Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels.
• Ability to make sound, well-informed and objective decisions, and accurately evaluate the potential impact and implication of those decisions.
• Ability to travel within the state.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Ability to abide by the Departments Standards of Conduct.
• Ability to adhere to agency dress code and/or grooming standards.
• Ability to work within a culturally diversified environment.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

A degree is not required.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

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

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.