DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Adobe Mountain School/HRD
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
https://adjc.az.gov/

Salary: $40,496.00 - $56,453.00* 

*Salary dependent upon experience and education

Grade: 20

Closing Date: Open until filled

The Training Officer II will work under the direction of the Staff Development Manager/Academy Commander and will be responsible for all phases of curriculum design and development, to include presentations for in-service training, academies, and/or organizational development programs, including conferring with subject matter experts; reviewing, editing, developing and publishing of course material; identifying and applying appropriate instructional strategies and methodologies; maintaining and recording all training records; and providing reports.

Completes instructional design and development projects to create learning and development events for employees at ADJC. Responsible for all phases of course creation from inception through evaluation. Reviews and revises curriculum as appropriate.

Assists in the preparation, review and coordination of formalized pre-service, in-service and out-service training and development for ADJC staff and interns. Facilitates/instructs courses and provides train-the-trainer knowledge transfer to ADJC employees.

Maintains all training records, data in the LMS system and provides reports as needed. Provides support for ADJC LMS users.

Provides other training and support as assigned, such as copying training materials, filing, compiling evaluation data, etc.

Creates and revises e-learning content for employees.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%).

• Adult learning theory and education philosophy
  
• Instructional design methods best practices
  
• General understanding of formative and summative evaluation techniques
  
• Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system as it applies to ADJC or other corrections or Law Enforcement environments
  
• Needs assessment methodologies
  
• Familiar with e-Learning authoring software tools

Skill:

• Instructional development
  
• Writing, editing and proofreading
  
• Consultation
  
• Survey design
  
• Data analysis and reporting
  
• Presentation/facilitation skills
  
• Problem solving
  
• Decision making
  
• Desktop computer and software operation
  
• Customer service
  

Ability:

• Assess, evaluates and/or synthesizes multiple sources or streams of information
  
• Plan, organize, and coordinate execution of training programs
  
• Evaluate and improve training program materials and courses
  
• Comply with legal training standards
  
• Assist with conducting and reviewing training programs with subject matter experts
  
• Establish and maintain working relationships with individuals and groups
  
• Drive on State business
  
• Work in a correctional environment

A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required; training experience in a related field; work experience in corrections or other areas of Law Enforcement is desirable.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a behavioral assessment, comprehensive background investigation and drug screening and pre-employment physical examination. No Felony Convictions.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred Compensation Program
  
• Wellness Plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• New membership begins the 27th week of employment
  
• Immediately vested in retirement contributions
  
• Defined Benefit

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 364-1023. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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