<p>The primary responsibilities of the position of Training/Liaison Specialist include training staff and stakeholders on NCDAC (NC Department of Adult Correction) processes and procedures and providing training and technical assistance for platforms such as the Offender Population Unified System (OPUS), OmniDocs, and OmniScan. Training will occur in person, through e-learning modules, or virtual meetings.</p> <p>The training position requires considerable knowledge of training procedures and techniques, group processes, technology, instructional design, criminal laws and procedures, correctional operations, court processes, and NCDAC policies. Familiarity with platforms such as OPUS, OmniDocs, OmniScan, and eCourts is critical. The position will develop training modules, manuals, lesson plans, job aids, presentations, and other resources designed to ensure a knowledgeable and competent workforce.</p> <p>This position will be responsible for conducting training courses relating to Auditing, Data Repair, Detainers, Release Management and EDMS/Classification sections within the Combined Records office as needed. </p> <p>While the primary focus of the position is to provide training for Combined Records, the trainer also will provide any necessary training and information for internal stakeholders related to NCDAC records and sentencing. A primary goal will be to create efficiencies among internal stakeholders, avoid duplication of efforts and improve processes and operations overall.</p> <p>The position will perform other duties as assigned.</p> <p>This is an Internal Posting open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF Candidates from NC State Government</p> <p>This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.  </p> <p>Note to Current State Employees</p> <p>State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.</p> <p>Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.</p> <p>Management Preference</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge in training development, including training manuals and materials and in planning, organizing, and conducting training programs and presentations using OPUS and OmniDocs. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. </li><li>Knowledge of policies and procedures to maintain confidential offender records and documentation. </li><li>Ability to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. </li><li>Five years of experience working in OPUS. </li><li>Ability to learn and operate computer programs from other criminal justice system databases including NCAOC, ACIS and Odyssey databases. </li></ul> <p>Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."  If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.  See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.</p> <p>Master's degree in social work, adult education, public administration, or a related human service field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience as a trainer or in training administration; two years must have been in the type of facility being served; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>OR </p> <p>Bachelor's degree in social work, adult education, public administration, or a related human service field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressively responsible experience as a trainer or in training administration; two years must be in the type of facility being served.</p> <p>Come Join Us To Make A Difference!</p> <p>Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.</p> <p>TheCombined Recordssection is responsible for the development and maintenance of offender records and the calculation of sentences for all offenders who are incarcerated in the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction facilities. The staff at Combined Records obtain information from a variety of sources, including the courts, the Post- Release Supervision/Parole Commission, the North Carolina Department of Justice, the Attorney General's Office, and federal, state, and county law enforcement agencies. The section also provides auxiliary services to the Post-Release Supervision/Parole Commission, Community Supervision, and the Extradition Office.</p> <p>The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.    </p> <p>DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.        </p> <p>It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.   Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  </p> <ul> <li>Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. </li><li>Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. </li><li>If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. </li><li>If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:  Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification. </li><li>The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. </li><li>Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. </li><li>If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency. </li></ul> <p>Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.</p> <p>For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Lisa Byrd at lisa.byrd@dac.nc.gov</p>