Training Specialist - Staff Training Academy
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$21.523

Job Posting:
JR2024-00012261 Training Specialist - Staff Training Academy (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-08-2025

Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking an experienced corrections professional to join the training team at the Staff Training Academy. NDCS employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine institutions statewide, which house approximately 5,200 inmates. The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). The selected candidate will work in numerous training settings both indoors and outdoors.

Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

DUTIES:
*Develop, present, and evaluate training curriculum in accordance with training plans, policies, and objectives.
*Manage a training class by providing feedback, follow-up and maintaining a professional atmosphere.
*Acquire and maintain required instructorships in firearms, self-defense/subject control, OC and CPR/AED/First Aid.
*Move training equipment and transport employees via state vehicle.
*While assigned to the Staff Training Academy, this position will work closely with all NDCS facilities as needed to provide training coverage.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Two years' experience and/or training in planning and presenting information and/or education to others through formal training, workshops, seminars, or other instructional venues including experience developing training programs or curriculum. Associates degree in education, human resources, organization communication, training and development or related field may be substituted for experience.

Preferred Qualifications: At least 3 years correctional experience; experience directing/leading staff in a correctional setting. Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and WebEx.

Other: Valid driver's license required. Must be able to legally possess a firearm and ammunition. Transcripts required at time of appointment. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

Must be able to prioritize, be able to lift up to 30 lbs, work in a variety of environments. Ability to deal effectively with staff under stressful situations; effective oral and written communications skills.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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