Correctional Training Instructor
Quick Summary
- Planning, organizing, and instructing blocks of training for COBT, Correctional Officer, Probation/Parole Officer, and/or Instructor Training for NCDAC- Drafting course plans and objectives,
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Planning, organizing, and instructing blocks of training for COBT, Correctional Officer, Probation/Parole Officer, and/or Instructor Training for NCDAC
- Drafting course plans and objectives, evaluating, updating, and creating lesson plans and training materials
- Delivering instruction and collaborating as part of an instructional team, following approved training materials and methodologies
- Researching materials for course development, developing courses strategies and objectives, modifying course content, and participating in evaluation of courses.
Salary Range: $43,738 - $76,542
Requirements
~1 min readPossession of current General Instructor Certification
Certification in Firearms and/or Controls, Restraints, Defensive Techniques (CRDT) specialty certification with the condition of attaining the remaining specialties within 6 months of the start date
Must have current required certification with the ability to maintain any and all certifications required by OSDT, NCDAC, and by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Possession of current General Instructor Certification
Certification in Firearms and/or Controls, Restraints, Defensive Techniques (CRDT) specialty certification with the condition of attaining the remaining specialties within 6 months of the start date
The Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT) is the cornerstone of training for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction workforce. Our team of 101 instructors and support personnel delivers basic training to correction and probation/parole officers, as well as specialized classes, such as firearms, leadership, and instructor training. With our expertise, we manage the delivery of annual in-service training for over 16,000 certified employees. The OSDT team is committed to addressing the specialized training needs of all staff, from top management officials to first-line employees. With over 500 job classifications requiring mandated training, our comprehensive training program is designed to meet the needs of the agency.
What We Offer
~1 min readConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person
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indicated below.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree and two years of directly related instruction and training experience in the subject matter specialty;
Graduation from high school and five years of experience;
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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Listing Details
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- October 2, 2026
- Last seen
- October 2, 2026
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