CORRECTIONAL ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR 2

Job InformationState of Tennessee Job InformationLocation: Department of Correction, Coffee CountyMotor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.The Tennessee Correction Academy (TCA) located in 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 and is accredited by the American Correctional Association.This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore you may be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered for this position.QualificationsEducation 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:Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;Agree to release all records involving your criminal history to the appointing authority;Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint‑based criminal history records check;Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions;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;Must participate in pre‑employment, random, and for‑cause drug and substance abuse testing as required by departmental policy and procedures.OverviewUnder general direction, the incumbent 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. A supervisor in this class oversees a small staff of correctional instructors in adult, community, and youth services program areas, differing from a non‑supervisory instructor class.ResponsibilitiesSupervises subordinate correctional instructors.Plans and conducts training programs and conferences for new and established procedures.Prepares materials and classroom for class activities.Organizes production and design of guides, course and curriculum materials, or obtains training manuals for various programs.Represents the organization in a variety of formal and informal contacts regarding training.Records, documents, and maintains files for students.Assesses training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers and instructors.Advises and teaches students about rules and regulations as well as policy and procedures.CompetenciesCustomer FocusManages ConflictManages AmbiguityPlans and AlignsDrive EngagementKnowledgesAdministration and ManagementCommunications and MediaPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceInformation TechnologySkillsActive Learning and ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingTime ManagementWritingAbilitiesInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionTools & EquipmentPersonal ComputerPrinter/Copy MachineFirearmsMotor VehiclesElectronic Restraint Devices#J-18808-Ljbffr

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