Correctional Training Instructor

This position is assigned to the OSDT Samarcand Training Academy located in Jackson Springs, North Carolina.

The Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT) provides training for employees across the Department of Adult Corrections. OSDT has a staff of 91 instructors and support personnel who deliver basic training to correction and probation officers. The office also leads firearms training, leadership education programs, general instructor training, other specialized classes, and manages the delivery of the annual in-service training for more than 16,000 certified employees.

The Correctional Training Instructor is responsible for the delivery and instruction of in-service training for the NCDAC Prisons and Division I of NCDAC Community Supervision. The position supports the delivery of training and instructs other Regions/Divisions as necessary to meet the evolving needs of the agency. The position also supports Prisons In-Service training in accordance with Community College Consortium agreements, supports and delivers Community Supervision In-Service training, and performs other training related functions including training logistics and training material development.

• Writing course plans and objectives, reviewing, revising, and developing lesson plans and training materials.
• Delivering instruction independently and instructing as a member of an instructional team in accordance with approved training materials and methodology.
• Researching materials for course development, developing courses strategies and objectives, modifying course content, and participating in evaluation of courses.

Work is performed both independently and as a member of a training team with minimum supervision. This position reports to a Correction Training Coordinator I and is subject to review and evaluation through reports, student feedback, and stakeholders. Employees in this position will be required to obtain additional instructional certifications as required.

*This is an Internal Posting open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF Candidates from NC State Government.*

This is a repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

• Current required certification with the ability to maintain any and all certifications required by OSDT, NCDAC, and the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Certification in Firearms and/or CRDT specialty certification with the condition of attaining the remaining specialty within 6 months of the start date.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

Note: To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Possession of current General Instructor Certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procedures, practices, and operation of North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections.
• Must have a certification in Firearms and/or Control, Restraints, Defensive Techniques (CRDT) specialty certification.

Come Join Us to Make a Difference!

Department of Adult Corrections 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 & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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 Administrative Code 09B .0103, 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.