Training Specialist 1

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 . 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. Supplemental Information 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