Correctional Training Officer

　　Date Posted: Jan 18, 2024

　　Requisition ID: 436686

　　Location:

　　Bunker Hill, IN, US, 46914

　　Work for Indiana

　　Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

　　At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.

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　　About Miami Correctional Facility:

　　As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Miami Correctional Facility 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 Miami Correctional Facility is a maximum security Correctional facility for adult males. The Miami Correctional Facility is located in Bunker Hill. Miami Correctional Facility is on the southeast corner of the Grissom Aeroplex, just south of Peru, Indiana, in Miami County. Miami Correctional Facility offers several opportunities for work and educational programs, including a program where incarcerated individuals translate reading materials to Braille and a sewing shop that provides items for partner organizations.

　　Role Overview:

　　As a Correctional Training Officer 3, you will oversee a team of training officers for staff in a maximum-security 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 or work experience.

　　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

　　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.

　　What You'll Need for Success:

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

　　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.

　　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 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.

　　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

　　Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

　　Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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

　　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 recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

　　If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

　　The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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