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This is professional and administrative work overseeing the St. Louis County Justice Services (Justice Services) Professional Development department (i.e., Correctional Training). The employee in this job oversees the Justice Services Training Academy (i.e., with respect to both Corrections Officers, Corrections Case Managers, and Community Corrections Officers) and Continuing Education/Ongoing Professional Development Programming, to include Field Training Officers. Work involves creating and revising policies and procedures, overseeing the training budget, creating annual training plans and reports, and overseeing all operational activities including facility maintenance of training area and information technology services to enhance training programming. Work also includes overseeing subordinate supervisors, the coordination of classes, programs, and curriculum development activities. Work is performed under the direction of the Deputy Director of Security Programs and is reviewed through inspections, reports, and conferences for program effectiveness. Supervisory Responsibilities: Professional Development Administrator: 1) Assist the Director with developing, implementing and administering sound correctional training for new Corrections Officers, Corrections Case Managers, and Community Corrections Officers; 2) Curriculum development; 3) Confer with peers to plan and coordinate training programs and assign tasks; and 4) Assess performance of assigned staff. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability. To learn more County benefits, please visit Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid Examples of Duties Essential FunctionExamples Oversee training and development programs, including basic training, supervisory development training, corrections leadership development programs, CPR and first aid training, instructor certification training, and other specialized trainings and programs. Oversee the implementation of the department's Corrections Officer training program both at the academy and through the on-the-job apprenticeship program at the correctional institutions. Oversee the planning, development, and implementation of the Community Corrections Officers and Corrections Case Manager training program. Approves and/or disapproves all department out-service training requests. Reviews contracts related to training programs and provides a recommendation for approval. Develops, implements, and maintains Justice Services policies and procedures on staff training and development and ensures compliance with the American Correctional Association (ACA) training standards. Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and reviews expenses for the Training Academy. Develops, oversees, and reviews the implementation of Justice Services' annual training plan for all divisions to ensure compliance with mandated training requirements. Keep a record of employees' training hours. Prepares Justice Services annual training report detailing accomplishments for the preceding fiscal year and reviews and evaluates reports submitted by field training coordinators. Serves as coordinator for programs conducted by the National Institute for Corrections (NIC) and other entities. Promotes community understanding of the Training Academy through news releases, speeches, guided tours, and other public relations activities. Performs the full range of supervisory duties. The employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates' work consistent with operational or organizational requirements. Entry Level Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of modern correctional principles and practices. Knowledge of state and county correctional training programs. Knowledge of human resources and budget management. Knowledge of care, custody, and control standards, procedures, and methods. Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision. Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and other software to facilitate online learning. Ability to develop, analyze, and interpret state and county rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and objectives. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. • Ability to communicate effectively orally. • Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Marginal Function Examples Perform other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in the field of corrections to include two years of professional experience developing and presenting training courses and two years of professional supervisory experience. Physical Requirements:Extensive standing, walking, climbing stairs at least eight times daily per shift, using and lifting emergency equipment (fire extinguisher, AED, pepper spray, taser etc.), bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, continuously wearing an equipment belt, using a breathing apparatus, listening for possible disturbances, observation of required areas. Additional Information ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at*************************************** We only accept On-line applications. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at ************** for more information on this policy. St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO63105 ************* Relay MO 711 or ************ An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: ************** ***********************