Training Specialist 1

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training to new employees.
• Ensure existing staff meet their annual training requirements.
• Prepare and organize training materials.
• Maintain flexibility to meet the facility’s needs.
• Work self‑motivatedly, complete assigned tasks independently, and take on additional responsibilities as directed by management.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation check.
• Successful completion of a urinalysis test for drugs.
• Complete a three‑week Pre‑service Training Program in Des Moines, IA after hire.
• Successfully complete a six‑month probationary period during which final job suitability is determined.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements (meet at least one):

• Four years of full‑time work experience in professional training, teaching, course development, facilitation, or counseling within an educational setting; professional human resources administration (job analysis, performance appraisal, selection devices, labor relations); or a technical program area utilized by the employing agency.
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in any field.
• A total of four years of education and/or full‑time experience, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full‑time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three years of full‑time work as described in the first item.

Additional Qualification Requirements:

• Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, obtain a Chauffeur’s License and endorsements.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and organize training materials.
• Flexibility to meet facility needs.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as directed.

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.