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Correction Training Instructor

NC Department of Adult Correction
Wake, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Administration

Job Classification Title

Correctional Training Instructor (NS)

Position Number

60056130

Grade

NC11

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description Of Work

Salary Range: $43,738 - $76,542

This position is assigned to the Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT) Central Region Training Center located in Apex North Carolina in Wake County and requires a General Instructor Certification issued by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.

The Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT) provides training for employees across the Department of Adult Corrections. OSDT has a staff of 100 instructors and support personnel who deliver basic training to correction and probation officers. The office also leads firearms training, leadership education programs, general instructor training, and other specialized classes and manages the delivery of the annual in-service training for more than 16,000 certified employees

This position is responsible for presenting blocks of instruction for Basic Probation / Parole Officer (PPO) Mandated Training (273) hours and Certified Instructor level training in the Staff Development and Training section of the Department of Adult Corrections. Employees in this position are responsible for conducting basic training, writing lesson plans and objectives, reviewing existing lesson plans, assisting other trainers and other instructors, and writing evaluation reports. Work includes researching materials for course development, developing course objectives, modifying course content, and participating in evaluation of courses. Work is performed under direct supervision of a Correctional Training Coordinator I and is subject to review and evaluation through reports, student feedback and stakeholders.

Employees in this position will also assist our BCO and In-Service teams when required. This position will work out of various satellite training locations statewide (i.e. Salemburg and or Samarcand).

Weekend hours, extended hours, overnight travel, extended travel and overnight stays at remote locations for extended periods of up to eight weeks are required. Employees in this position will be required to obtain additional instructional certifications as required.

Certification in Firearms and or CRDT specialty certification with the condition of attaining the remaining specialty within 6 months of the start date.

Management Preferences

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

  • Possession of current General Instructor Certification
  • Certification in Firearms and/or Controls, Restraints, Defensive Techniques (CRDT) specialty certification with the condition of attaining the remaining specialties within 6 months of the start date
  • Demonstrated knowledge of procedures, practices and operation of North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections
  • Crafting and executing PowerPoint presentations, as well as creating word documents

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Planning, organizing, and instructing blocks of training for COBT, Correctional Officer and/or Instructor Training for NCDAC
  • Drafting course plans and objectives, evaluating, updating, and creating lesson plans and training materials
  • Delivering instruction and collaborating as part of an instructional team, following approved training materials and methodologies
  • Researching materials for course development, developing courses strategies and objectives, modifying course content, and participating in evaluation of courses

This position plays a vital role in the core operations of the Department of Adult Correction, directly impacting the effectiveness of its functions. Therefore, the individual in this role must follow the established policies and standard operating procedures that govern field-based positions and that of an essential purpose identified by the Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT). Adhering to these guidelines ensures that the specific requirements of the agency are met and that the overall mission is effectively supported.

Note: Overnight travel may be required.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Minimum Education And Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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. Must have current required certification with the ability to maintain any and all certifications required by OSDT, NCDPS, and by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Gabriel Earley

Email

recruiters@dac.nc.gov

Salary : $43,738 - $76,542

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