Correctional Training Instructor

State of North Carolina

. Deliver and instruct basic training for NC DAC certified staff .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $43,738 - $76,542 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering training and instructional design for correctional staff, with a focus on developing course materials and evaluating training effectiveness. Holds relevant certifications and possesses a strong background in criminal justice training standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

General Instructor CertificationCertification In FirearmsControls, Restraints, Defensive Techniques CertificationTraining Experience In Criminal JusticeCourse Development And Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Training DeliveryLesson Plan DevelopmentCourse Material EvaluationInstructional DesignTraining Methodologies

Soft Skills

CollaborationOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

General Instructor CertificationFirearms CertificationCRDT Specialty Certification

Industry Keywords

NC DACCriminal Justice TrainingCorrectional Officer TrainingProbation/Parole Officer TrainingNCDACOSDTNorth Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DAC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver and instruct basic training for NC DAC certified staff
Support Prisons Correctional Officers and Probation/Parole Officers in accordance with NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards
Plan, organize, and instruct training blocks for COBT, Correctional Officer, Probation/Parole Officer, and/or Instructor Training
Draft course plans and objectives
Evaluate, update, and create lesson plans and training materials
Deliver instruction and collaborate as part of an instructional team
Follow approved training materials and methodologies
Research materials for course development
Develop course strategies and objectives
Modify course content
Participate in course evaluation
Instruct across classifications, regions, or divisions based on agency needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current General Instructor Certification
Current required certifications with ability to maintain certifications required by OSDT, NCDAC, and the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission
Certification in Firearms and/or Controls, Restraints, Defensive Techniques (CRDT) specialty certification, with the remaining specialties to be attained within 6 months of the start date
Bachelor’s degree and two years of directly related instruction and training experience in the subject matter specialty; OR graduation from high school and five years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance options
Standard and supplemental retirement plans
NCFlex program with numerous high-quality, low-cost pre-tax benefits
Paid vacation leave
Paid sick leave
Paid community service leave
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities, pregnancy-related limitations, and religious beliefs, observances, and practices