Instructional Designer (Training Officer Ii)

The Arizona Department of Correction, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a highly educated individual with the ability to train and support other staff. The Training Officer II researches and develops curricula for employee learning activities including in-service training, state-wide academies, and/or organizational development programs. This position is responsible for writing, editing, developing, publishing courses, reviewing lesson plans for quality and standards, conducting formative and summative evaluations, and facilitating courses (especially Train-the-Trainer programs for newly developed courses).

- Responsible, as part of a team, for the research, development, and maintenance of department training and academy curricula
- Writes, edits, and revises lesson plans to meet quality standards and department requirements
- Conducts pilots of approved courses and provides knowledge transfer and curriculum support to Training Officer Ones and staff instructors
- Facilitates and/or participates in curriculum development team meetings and focus groups
- Assists with first-line Information Technology (IT) support and troubleshooting for online training
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Curriculum development methods and instructional design best practices
- Adult learning theory and education philosophy
- Written and verbal communication
- General understanding of formative and summative evaluation techniques
- Criminal justice system (as it applies to the ADCRR, other corrections, or law enforcement environments)
- Needs assessment methodologies
- E-learning authoring software tools
Skill in:
- Instructional development and project management
- Writing, editing, and proofreading
- Consultation
- Survey design
- Data analysis and reporting
- Presentation and facilitation
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Meeting management
- Desktop computer and software operation
- Customer service
Ability to:
- Think critically
- Assess, evaluate and/or synthesize multiple sources or streams of information
- Articulate ideas clearly
- Adapt to rapidly changing requirements

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in a field related to instructional design such as Adult Education, Communication, Organizational Development, Human Resources or Training and Development
- Work experience in state corrections or other areas of law enforcement

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.