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Job Description

Title: Training Specialist

Department: Tennessee Corrections Institute Training Division

"TCI is a state agency dedicated to training jail employees, and we embrace a culture of innovation and creativity. We are committed to equipping our staff and students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to ensure safety, security, and effectiveness in their roles. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every team member can contribute to and influence positive change in corrections and beyond. Join us in shaping a safer, more effective future.

• Develop high-quality training curricula tailored to corrections and law enforcement, including core and specialized content.
• Perform comprehensive research on current events and industry trends to assess and define training needs.
• Work collaboratively with training staff to establish and achieve short-term and long-term curriculum goals.
• Ensure effective communication with team members to deliver all projects within deadlines.
• Participate in both virtual and in-person meetings to align strategies and progress with team objectives.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to maintain and enhance the effectiveness of existing training materials.
• Utilize the ACADIS/FTACS platform (TCI's Learning Management System) proficiently to design, manage, and evaluate training programs and events.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in corrections, criminal justice, or related field preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience in law enforcement, corrections, or related field is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in creating training content is highly preferred.
• Above average proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and outside professionals.
• Ability to consistently meet performance deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop training curriculum, training content, and points of instruction.
  
  

This job description outlines the key responsibilities and qualifications for the Training Specialist position at Tennessee Corrections Institute, ensuring that candidates understand the expectations and requirements for the role.

Job Type: Full Time Job. Potential to become permanent state employee in the future.

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: Flexible schedule

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Requirements

TypeCategoryQualificationDescriptionCompetencyRequired

Software Others Adobe Acrobat Candidate should understand how Adobe Acrobat works and be able to use it. Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes

Skills Others Correspondence - Email Proficient (4-6 Years) No

Skills Others Correspondence - General Proficient (4-6 Years) No

Skills Others Customer Service Proficient (4-6 Years) No

Software Others Microsoft PowerPoint Person needs to be an expert with PowerPoint as their primary responsibility is to create new PowerPoints and modify existing ones. Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes

Software Others Microsoft Word Proficient (4-6 Years) Yes

Skills Others Proofreading/Editing Candidate should be able to read documents such as lesson plans and ensure everything is grammatically and thematically correct. Proficient (4-6 Years) No

Skills Others Technical Skills Proficient (4-6 Years) No

Skills Others Typing Advanced (7-9 Years) No