Tulsa County
Training Specialist
Under general direction, the Training Specialist is responsible for assisting in planning, coordinating, and documenting all training and staff development programs for the Tulsa County Juvenile Detention Home. This role ensures that all employees meet required training mandates under the American Correctional Association (ACA), Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA), and PREA standards, and helps foster a culture of professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement. Coordinates the scheduling, registration, and facilitation of training programs for all facility staff, including onboarding new employees, annual in-service, and specialized training for Juvenile Detention. Maintains a training calendar that reflects mandatory deadlines and re-certification periods. Ensures accurate tracking of staff training hours, certifications, and compliance using manual logs and/or HRIS systems. Develops, updates, and distributes training materials, manuals, and handouts. Maintains organized and audit-ready training records in accordance with ACA, OJA, and PREA standards. Assists in preparing training reports and documentation for accreditation audits and regulatory inspections. Tracks training deficiencies and proactively notifies supervisors and staff of required updates. Facilitates or coordinates internal delivery of required training such as: PREA training, Trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, defensive tactics/use of force, CPR/First Aid, report writing and communication, and other training as requested. Assist in identifying qualified external trainers and training vendors when needed. Works with HR and department supervisors to assess training needs and develop new learning opportunities. Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs through participant feedback and performance outcomes. Make recommendations for improvement to training content or delivery based on feedback and evolving needs. Collaborate with HR, supervisors, and administration to ensure timely onboarding and recertification. Attend relevant conferences or professional development to stay informed of the best practices in juvenile justice training. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of juvenile detention operational procedures, ACA/OJA standards, and PREA requirements, recordkeeping, developing training materials, and analyzing training requirements. Skill in Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems (LMS); organization and record-keeping skills; effective oral and written communication and instructional presentation. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities; establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others; research and analyze training programs. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet and Word Processing software. This role has no supervisory responsibilities. Associate degree in criminal justice, Education, Human Resources, or a related field and two years of experience in coordinating, facilitating staff training, preferably in a detention, corrections, or residential facility; or any suitable combination of education, training, or experience in related field will be considered. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certified trainer credentials (e.g., CPR Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor) preferred or must obtain within 6 months. Must be at least 21 years of age- defined by Oklahoma Administrative Code
377:3-13-43. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must respond and react to flight and fight encounters with detained residents. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to physically restrain and secure one or more individuals to prevent escape, and to protect the individuals, and/or other residents, co-workers, or the public from harm, physical violence, or injury. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Office-based with regular movement between training rooms and housing units. Must be available for occasional evening or weekend training events. Exposure to a secure, locked environment with juvenile residents. Tulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.
Under general direction, the Training Specialist is responsible for assisting in planning, coordinating, and documenting all training and staff development programs for the Tulsa County Juvenile Detention Home. This role ensures that all employees meet required training mandates under the American Correctional Association (ACA), Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA), and PREA standards, and helps foster a culture of professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement. Coordinates the scheduling, registration, and facilitation of training programs for all facility staff, including onboarding new employees, annual in-service, and specialized training for Juvenile Detention. Maintains a training calendar that reflects mandatory deadlines and re-certification periods. Ensures accurate tracking of staff training hours, certifications, and compliance using manual logs and/or HRIS systems. Develops, updates, and distributes training materials, manuals, and handouts. Maintains organized and audit-ready training records in accordance with ACA, OJA, and PREA standards. Assists in preparing training reports and documentation for accreditation audits and regulatory inspections. Tracks training deficiencies and proactively notifies supervisors and staff of required updates. Facilitates or coordinates internal delivery of required training such as: PREA training, Trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, defensive tactics/use of force, CPR/First Aid, report writing and communication, and other training as requested. Assist in identifying qualified external trainers and training vendors when needed. Works with HR and department supervisors to assess training needs and develop new learning opportunities. Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs through participant feedback and performance outcomes. Make recommendations for improvement to training content or delivery based on feedback and evolving needs. Collaborate with HR, supervisors, and administration to ensure timely onboarding and recertification. Attend relevant conferences or professional development to stay informed of the best practices in juvenile justice training. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of juvenile detention operational procedures, ACA/OJA standards, and PREA requirements, recordkeeping, developing training materials, and analyzing training requirements. Skill in Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems (LMS); organization and record-keeping skills; effective oral and written communication and instructional presentation. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities; establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others; research and analyze training programs. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet and Word Processing software. This role has no supervisory responsibilities. Associate degree in criminal justice, Education, Human Resources, or a related field and two years of experience in coordinating, facilitating staff training, preferably in a detention, corrections, or residential facility; or any suitable combination of education, training, or experience in related field will be considered. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certified trainer credentials (e.g., CPR Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor) preferred or must obtain within 6 months. Must be at least 21 years of age- defined by Oklahoma Administrative Code
377:3-13-43. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must respond and react to flight and fight encounters with detained residents. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to physically restrain and secure one or more individuals to prevent escape, and to protect the individuals, and/or other residents, co-workers, or the public from harm, physical violence, or injury. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Office-based with regular movement between training rooms and housing units. Must be available for occasional evening or weekend training events. Exposure to a secure, locked environment with juvenile residents. Tulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.