Correctional Training Specialist Position Available In Montgomery, North Carolina

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Correctional Training Specialist 
Salary $39,671.00 – $69,426.00 Annually Location Montgomery County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06614 INST25 60068815 Department Adult Correction Division Operations Opening Date 05/23/2025 Closing Date 5/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Correctional Training Specialist Position Number 60068815 Section Institutions Salary Grade

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Description of Work Reporting to the Administrative Officer, this position is responsible for administering and managing institutional training for all position classifications. Job responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following: Planning and development of training calendars and lesson plans, assessment and identification of training needs.
Planning, coordinating, and delivering a multi-course program of instruction at the training site. Notifying/monitoring training delivery and coordinating/conducting training classes
Documenting and record keeping for all training activities. Working well with staff and other training professionals within Adult Correction and the community college system.
Prioritizing work effectively to meet established deadlines as well as responding to immediate needs. Staying abreast of all policy changes affecting training and ensuring all lesson plans are current and approved. Conducting periodic evaluations of certified general/specific instructors at the facility and others to meet the requirement of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards for recertification.
Establishing and maintaining effective communication with other instructors, students, and supervisors. Formulating ideas and communicating them in verbal and written form. Operating audio-visual equipment. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on July 01, 2025. Note to

Current State Employees:

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About Southern Correctional Institution:

Southern Correctional Institution is located in Troy, North Carolina and houses up to 700 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum custody facility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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 (KSA’s), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). (

Note:

These links were created for applicants of Department of Adult Correction jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.) To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Knowledge of DAC Policy and Procedures
Experience using Microsoft Excel Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint
Experience using Microsoft Word Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in a criminal justice or training-related field Or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of experience in a criminal justice or training-related field Or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

MAY require General Instructor Certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us To Make A Difference! Department of Adult Correction 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 and Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs and Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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 (Download PDF reader).
Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), 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.