CORRECTIONAL ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR 2 - 06042026-78275

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, COFFEE COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.

The Tennessee Correction Academy (TCA), located in the city of Tullahoma, is the Department of Correction's primary training and staff development center. Each year, more than 6,000 TDOC personnel participate in one of the academy's numerous pre-service, in-service, or specialized training schools. The academy opened its doors in January, 1984, with a commitment to contributing to the organization's success through providing quality staff training programs. In 1993, TCA became the second correctional training academy in the nation to be fully accredited by the American Correctional Association. Such a distinction has resulted in numerous visits from Correctional Administrators and Specialists nationwide, who seek to establish top-grade training programs in their respective states.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of full-time employment performing, supervising, or instructing in one or a combination of the following: security, casework services in a correctional setting, law enforcement, probation or parole.

Substitution of Experience for Required Education: Qualifying experience in security, casework services in a correctional setting, law enforcement, probation or parole may substitute for the required education to a maximum of four years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required education).

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

1. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
2. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
3. Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
4. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions;
5. Certain positions require that employees meet qualification standards and maintain job and performance certifications related to training programs, POST Certification, and other specialized duty requirements necessary to perform the specialized duties of the position;
6. Must participate in pre-employment, random, and for cause drug and substance abuse testing as required by departmental policy and procedures.

Overview

Under general direction, is responsible for supervising a small staff of instructors and for developing, delivering, and evaluating adult, youth, and community related treatment, security, and auxiliary training modules at the Correctional Training Academy and related work as required. This is a supervisory class in the Correctional Academy sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising a small staff of correctional instructors in adult, community, and youth services program areas. This class differs from that of Correctional Academy Instructor 1 in that employees of the latter are not supervisors.

Responsibilities

1. Supervises subordinate correctional instructors.
2. Plans and conducts training programs and conferences for new and established procedures.
3. Prepares materials and classroom for class activities.
4. Organizes production and design of guides, course and curriculum materials, or obtains training manuals for various programs.
5. Represents the organization in a variety of formal and informal contacts regarding training.
6. Records, documents and maintains files for students.
7. Assesses training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers and instructors.
8. Advises and teaches students about rules and regulations as well as policy and procedures.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Customer Focus
2. Manages Conflict
3. Manages Ambiguity
4. Plans and Aligns
5. Drive Engagement

Knowledges:

1. Administration and Management
2. Communications and Media
3. Public Safety and Security
4. Customer and Personal Service
5. Information Technology

Skills:

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Critical Thinking
4. Time Management
5. Writing

Abilities:

1. Inductive Reasoning
2. Problem Sensitivity
3. Speech Clarity
4. Written Comprehension
5. Speech Recognition

Tools & Equipment

1. Personal Computer
2. Printer/Copy Machine
3. Firearms
4. Motor Vehicles
5. Electronic Restraint Devices