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Academy Instructor | Training and Development Unit

(Human Resource Consultant 3)

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Walla Walla, WA

Salary Range: $5,341 - $7,184 Monthly

This position may be eligible for telework. In office- work will be required multiple days per week.

This position will remain open until a sufficient candidate pool has been established. A first review of applications will occur on February 12, 2024. The hiring manager may close the recruitment after this date.

Do you have a strong corrections background, the ability to captivate a room of adult learners, and have experience working with incarcerated individual populations? If your answers are a resounding yes, perhaps theHuman Resource Consultant 3 (HRC3) in the Training Development Unit could be the perfect career move for you! The position is senior level with the goal of delivering an on-boarding academy training for the newest members of our agency workforce.

The Academy Instructor has the goal of effectively preparing new staff to become competent corrections professionals within our prison facilities --utilizing research-based training materials and methodologies. This position is a member of a team of professionals that produces learning experiences, transferring competency to performance in direct job alignment with vision, values, and expectations of the agency.

The challenges of this position include effectively preparing new staff to perform their duties working with incarcerated and supervised individuals safely, securely, and respectfully. The challenges are critical on-going responsibilities that reflect commitment to the agency vision, mission, and values, and our agencys stakeholders

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• Three professional references

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As aHuman Resource Consultant 3 Academy Instructor,some of your duties will include:

• Competently deliver professional level instruction for various audiences based on adult learning theory with a focus on learning and performance which will include:
  1. Delivering TDU curriculum and other curricula as assigned with the level of expertise required to achieve the learning objectives and performance outcomes.
  2. Working collaboratively with other instructors, curriculum staff and supervisors to adapt and deliver individual courses and training expectations to meet the needs of students.
  3. Working collaboratively with other instructors to train, coach and mentor students towards knowledge and skill outcomes based on an integrated learning model.
• Actively contribute to the effective operation and continued quality improvement of the Training and Development Unit which will include:
  1. Organization and coordination of academies and training delivery.
• Assume accountability for the accuracy and quality of student learning.
• All other duties related to training, learning and performance.

What we need (required qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to present and facilitate training in front of large audiences.
• Two years experience involving the teaching/training adults (Not considered as full-time experience).
• Minimum of two years experience working in a corrections-related field including working with incarcerated individuals and/or individuals under supervision.
• Ability to instruct or to gain the skills and experience to instruct all TDU designated training for all DOC staff.
• Ability to attain and maintain required certifications within one year of appointment. This may include the requirement to be certified as an OC instructor.
• Ability to work within a prison and other correctional environments that includes interaction with incarcerated individuals and/or individuals under supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with basic computer programs in addition to immerging technologies that improve training delivery.

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Field Instructor or Master level certification in Defensive Tactics.
• Knowledge and application of adult learning principles and research-based methodologies.
• Experience with training in the corrections field prisons and/or community corrections experience.
• Understanding of and/or experience with researched-informed practices related to effective performance- project management, Lean principles, Evidence Based Practices, Core Correctional Practices, and Risks Needs Responsivity.
• Demonstration of instruction development to include Fundamentals of Learning Delivery (FLD), Basic of Essential Skills for Instructors (BESI) or Content Analysis and Design for Instruction (CADI) or other instructional certification.
• Bachelors degree with focus on adult learning, human resources, business, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U. S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a drop in area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.