CORRECTIONAL ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR 1 - 02252025-65770

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, CORRECTION ACADEMY DIVISION, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION TRAINING DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY.

A pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check are required prior to employment. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

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

Qualifications

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 operators 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

Responsibilities

1. Conducts weekly safety and sanitation inspections and submits reports as required by policy.
2. Inspects training equipment including firearms and chemical agents to ensure proper safety guidelines and maintenance of equipment.

1. Participates in and instructs students in the physical fitness class, self defense training, firearm qualification and other hands on physical activities as required.

1. Investigates and settles disputes regarding students and staff in order to maintain a harmonious working environment.

1. Prepares and administers written oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
2. Researches, evaluates, and prepares recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and material for academy training.

1. Observes work of students to evaluate performance, and to recommend changes that could strengthen performance skills.

1. Plans and conducts training programs and conferences dealing with new and established procedures.
2. Prepares materials and classroom for class activities.
3. Advises and teaches students about rules and regulations as well as Policy and Procedures.
4. Presents information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercise, group discussions, videos, or lectures.

1. Interprets and enforces provisions of state policies and rules and regulations of the State of Tennessee.
2. Evaluates training materials such as outlines, text, or handouts.
3. Plans and conducts training programs that meet ACA standards and policy requirements.

1. Organizes production and design of curriculum materials in various programs.
2. Organize and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials.

1. Assesses training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers and instructors.

1. Recommends and orders the purchase of instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.

1. Assigns students to participate in required training activities.

1. Records, documents and maintains files for students.

1. Confers with team members regarding information concerning all training activities and student issues.

1. Represents the organization in a variety of formal and informal contacts regarding training.

Competencies (KSA's)

Knowledge:

1. Administration and Management
2. Clerical
3. Communications and Media
4. Computers and Electronics
5. Education and Training
6. Personnel and Human Resources
7. Public Safety and Security
8. Telecommunications
9. Basic knowledge of Philosophy and Theology as it pertains to training/instruction
10. Basic knowledge of Psychology as it pertains to training/instruction
11. Basic knowledge of Sociology and Anthropology as it pertains to training/instruction

Skills:

1. Active Learning
2. Active Listening
3. Critical Thinking
4. Learning Strategies
5. Monitoring
6. Reading Comprehension
7. Speaking
8. Writing
9. Coordination
10. Instructing
11. Negotiation
12. Persuasion
13. Service Orientation
14. Social Perceptiveness
15. Complex Problem Solving
16. Equipment Selection
17. Quality Control Analysis
18. Management of Material Resources
19. Management of Personnel Resources
20. Time Management

Abilities:

1. Category Flexibility
2. Deductive Reasoning
3. Fluency of Ideas
4. Inductive Reasoning
5. Information Ordering
6. Oral Comprehension
7. Oral Expression
8. Originality
9. Problem Sensitivity
10. Selective Attention
11. Time Sharing
12. Visualization
13. Written Comprehension
14. Written Expression
15. Finger Dexterity
16. Manual Dexterity
17. Multi-limb Coordination
18. Reaction Time
19. Speed of Limb Movement
20. Dynamic Flexibility
21. Dynamic Strength
22. Extent Flexibility
23. Gross Body Coordination
24. Gross Body Equilibrium
25. Stamina
26. Trunk Strength
27. Auditory Attention
28. Depth Perception
29. Speech Clarity
30. Speech Recognition

Tools & Equipment

1. Personal Computer
2. Telephone
3. Printer
4. Copy Machine
5. Motor Vehicles
6. ATV equipment
7. Batons
8. Electronic Restraint Devices
9. Handcuffs
10. Leg Irons
11. Firearms