Job No: 542503
Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Education/Training
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: 701 East Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 https://corrections.az.gov
Posting Details:
Salary: $61,200.00
Grade: 20
Closing Date: 08/06/2026
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Correction, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a highly educated individual for the position of INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER (TRAINING OFFICER II).
In this role you will research and develop curricula for employee learning activities, including in-service training, state-wide academies, and/or organizational development of programs, also responsible for all phases of curriculum design and development, including conducting formal needs assessments at the Central Office of Department of Corrections.
Apply today, and join our great team!
Job Duties:
Researches, developments, and maintains department training and academy curricula
Writes, edits, and revises lessons planned to meet quality standards, and department requirements
Conducts pilots of approved courses, and provides knowledge transfer, and curriculum support to Training Officer I's
Facilitates and/or participates in curriculum development team meetings, and focus groups
Assists with first-line IT support, and troubleshooting for online training
Drives on State business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Curriculum development methods and instructional design best practices
Adult learning theory
Educational philosophy
Written and verbal communication best practices
General understanding of formative and summative evaluation techniques
The criminal justice system (as it applies to Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry - ADCRR) or other Corrections or Law Enforcement environments
Needs assessment methodologies
Familiarity with e-learning authoring software tools
Skill in:
Instructional development
Project management
Writing, editing and proofreading
Consultation
Survey design
Data analysis and reporting
Presentation/facilitation
Problem solving
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
Selective Preference(s):
Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree 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 is highly desirable
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 program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
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.
