• Job Description

  Req#: 531659

  ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

  INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

  (TRAINING OFFICER II)

  Job Location:

  Address:

  Training and Personnel Division
  701 East Jefferson Street
  Phoenix, Arizona 85034

  https://corrections.az.gov

  Posting Details:

  Salary: $61,200.00
  

  Grade: 20
  

  Closing Date: 03/25/2025

  Job Summary:

  The Arizona Department of Correction, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a highly educated individual who researches, designs, and develops comprehensive training curricula and learning materials to support organizational objectives, including in-service training, statewide academies, and professional development programs. This position also oversees all phases of the instructional design process, including conducting formal needs assessments and ensures timely completion of multiple projects at the central office. Apply today!

  Job Duties:

  - Develops and maintains curriculum
  - Researches, designs, and maintains training curricula to meet departmental goals and employee development needs
  - Collaborates with SMEs to ensure accuracy and relevance of content
  - Writes and edits training materials, revises lesson plans, facilitates guides, participates materials, and assessments to meet quality standards
  - Conducts pilots of approved courses and provides knowledge transfer and curriculum support to Training Officer and staff instructors
  - Provides on going curriculum support to ensure effective delivery
  - Develops curriculum team participation, facilitates team meetings, focus groups, and workshops to refine content and gather feedback
  - Provides first-line IT support for on line training platforms, troubleshoot technical issues, and assist with e-learning deployments
  - Drives on State business
  - Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
  

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  Knowledge of:
  - Instructional design models and methodologies(e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy)
  - Adult learning theory and education philosophy
  - Formative and summative evaluation techniques
  - Needs assessment and analysis tools
  - Writing standards, grammas, and editing practices
  - E-learning authoring software tools
  - Learning Management System (LMS) administration and SCORM compliance
  - Organizational policies, procedures, and criminal justice systems relevant to ADCRR
  
  Skill in:
  - Designing and developing high-quality training programs and materials
  - Writing, editing, and proofreading clear and engaging content
  - Facilitating group discussions and meetings effectively
  - Project management, including planning, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
  - Using e-learning development tools and graphic design software
  - Troubleshooting basic technical issues with training platforms
  - Data collection, survey design, and report writing
  
  Ability to:
  - Think critically and analyze complex information
  - Synthesize feedback from diverse stakeholders into actionable improvements
  - Adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  communicate ideas effectively in written and verbal formats
  - Collaborate with diverse teams, including SMEs, trainers, and leadership
  - Remain detail-oriented while managing broader project goals
  - Work in a prison setting
  

  Selective Preference(s):

  - 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 - Experience in curriculum design and instructional development, including e-learning and in-person training - Learning Management Systems (LMS), and instructional technologies
  

  Pre-Employment Requirements:

  Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
  
  In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
  
  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).

  Benefits:

  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

  Retirement:

  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.
  

  Contact Us:

  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.

• About the company

  Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.

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