Training Specialist 1
Job details
- Location
- Clarinda, Iowa
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $44,387 - $82,826/yr
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Clarinda Correctional Facility in Clarinda, IA is a medium security male prison seeking a Training Specialist 1 to join our team.
This is a full-time position with opportunities for advancement, growth and development.
The Training Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality training to new employees and ensuring that existing staff meet their annual requirements.
The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to prepare and organize training materials, and the flexibility to meet the needs of our facility.
Candidates should be self-motivated, able to complete assigned tasks independently, and willing to take on additional responsibilities as directed by management.
• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation check.
• Successful completion of a urinalysis test for drugs.
All new hires are required to complete the following:
Successful completion after hiring a three-week Pre-service Training Program in Des Moines, IA
Successful completion of a six-month probationary period during which final job suitability is determined.
State of Iowa offers great benefits:
• Competitive pay with merit increases
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
State of Iowa is an EEO Employer
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Four years of full-time work experience in professional training, teaching, course development, facilitation, or counseling within an educational setting; professional human resources administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal, selection devices, or labor relations; or a technical program area utilized by the employing agency.
2) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field.
3) A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three years of fulltime work as described in number one.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Other Qualifications
Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Chauffeurs License and endorsements
Benefits
Why Choose the State of Iowa?
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Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:
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Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.
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Health and Wellness:
Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.
Retirement Planning:
We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS.
Paid Time Off:
Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.
Professional Development:
Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.
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Supplemental Questions
Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
- Yes - I understand and agree
- No
Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
- No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
- Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
- No experience in the required areas
- Less than two years of the required experience
- Two to less than four years of the required experience
- Four years of more of the required experience
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Completed Bachelor's degree or higher
- No experience to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
- No experience to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of IowaAgency 248 Corrections - Clarinda Correctional Facility Address 2000 N 16th StClarinda, Iowa, 51632 Website https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/iowa-prisons-cbcs/ccf