Correctional Training Officer

Correctional Training Officer

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, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility :

As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility (PNJCF) 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 Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is a maximum security Correctional facility for juvenile males. Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is located in Pendleton, Indiana. The Pendleton Juvenile Correctional facility is a campus-like structure, consisting of housing units, medical, food, and laundry services. The Programs building accommodates Providence Jr. / Sr. High School, indoor recreational facilities, and a chapel. There are outdoor recreational areas within the fenced perimeter, including baseball diamonds, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and a quarter-mile walking running track. Additionally, the facility includes a housing area for special management and behaviorally challenged youths.

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.

Salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Conduct and assist in new employee, annual, and on-the-job training for all staff.
• Assist in the development of training curricula to meet specific performance objectives.
• Test, measure, and evaluate trainee performance based on established standards.
• Assist supervisor to ensure that all training programs, procedures, methods, and standards are in compliance with established standards.
• Maintain a variety of training records, course information, and prepare written reports.

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 :

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

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

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

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.