Job Posting Title

Training Specialist

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Human Resources

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

May 19, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$48,229.27

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job are assigned responsibilities for conducting specialized training and staff development programs at a regional training academy, correctional facility, or for a department region/division.  This includes evaluating and determining employee training needs, preparing required curriculum and conducting training on various topics and skills.

Typical Functions

• Provides training and instruction for cadet academies and specialized courses (such as, but not limited to, self-defense, leadership development, instructor development, PREA, professional development, and effective succession planning) at the region, division and/or department level.  May assist with provision of training at a facility level.
• Conducts job analyses and assessments to evaluate employee training needs and evaluates training programs.
• Designs, develops and updates training courses and curriculum; conducts research as necessary; prepares lesson plans, participant manuals, videos and graphics.
• Conducts classroom training, workshops or seminars to increase the knowledge and skills of employees in various subjects or tasks.
• Prepares training reports and maintains training records on participants.
• Schedules and coordinates training sessions and locations.
• May provide supervision to other training officers in planning and conducting correctional training programs.
• Provides interpretation and guidance to department staff and assists with the development of division policy and procedure.
• Coordinates department or division training or organizational development programs.
• Researches and selects the best platform(s) to deliver and utilize training materials.
• Manages contracts with service providers.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in training, adult education, human resource development, correctional or security work, or social casework which involved the classification and assignment of offenders; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of the specified experience for each year of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge of the principles and methods of employee training; of agency policies and procedures; of various types of equipment used in adult education; of leadership and organizational development principles; of problem-solving and interviewing techniques; of group facilitation and conflict resolution techniques; of Microsoft Office Suite; and of e-learning and virtual platforms.  Ability is required to conduct classroom training, workshops or seminars; to organize and manage several projects simultaneously; to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of others; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to evaluate and implement agency leadership and development needs; to prepare lesson plans and other training  materials;   to  establish  and  maintain effective  working relationships  with  others;   to design surveys and analyze survey results; and to conduct research using the Internet and other computer-based resources.

Special Requirements

Extensive travel and occasional overnight stays are required.  In order to perform necessary travel, applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and retain a valid driver’s license while assigned to this job classification.

Additional Job Description

Professional Development/Kate Barnard Training Center

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on ‘Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma’.