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Correctional Trainer

State of West Virginia

Gilmer County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026

💰 $61,628/yr($35,702/yr – $61,628/yr)

About the role

Posting number: CTA270005 PSA

Department: DHS - DCR - Corrections Academy

Job classification: Correctional Trainer

Posting type: CLASSIFIED **PSA**

Categories: Corrections

Summary

For the Corrections Academy, under general supervision, performs full-performance level work in developing and instructing courses of staff development and training in an established corrections training unit. Provides orientation, in-service and specialized training for employees of the Division of Corrections and correctional officers in other agencies. May be assigned to provide training inside an institution which may involve a degree of bodily danger. Work may involve traveling to an institution. Performs related work as required.

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Qualifications

Training: A Bachelor's Degree or an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university.

Substitution: Two years of experience in a correctional setting may substitute for the required training.

Experience: Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment as a correctional employee or in a related field.

Substitution: Successfully completed study in criminal justice, corrections, behavioral sciences, or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.