Staff Development Training Specialist Central Region Training Academy

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Sep 24, 2025
  • Salary: $53,244.96 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:53244
  • Full Time
  • Education and Training
  • Job Description

    A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

    We offer great benefits!Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

    This position is for Curriculum Design Specialist

    Directs/supervises all phases of research/development/delivery of training programs for employees and/or clients of Corrections; recommends administrative training policies/programs/actions essential for promoting staff development and professional growth; studies agency programs/policies/objective/regulations/ operating procedures to determine the activities to be performed, duties and responsibilities involved, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for staff performance

    Consults with Corrections leaders and work teams to determine present and/or future organizational and individual development needs; provides consultative or technical support to Correctional personnel regarding the planning/scheduling/delivery of training; evaluates training effectiveness; recommends and/or determines revisions; implements revisions to specific training programs

    Researches/develops/implements training materials; writes and develops training curriculums; attends Corrections staff meetings and training conferences to keep abreast of training needs and operating problems

    Exercises supervision over professional/technical/clerical staff; receives general supervision from an administrative supervisor who reviews work for attainment of program objectives; performs other related duties as assigned

    Minimum Qualifications:

    One or more years of experience as a Staff Development Training Specialist with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System OR

    Seven or more years of professional supervisory experience with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

    OR

    Seven or more years of professional or technical experience in a business, governmental, or military setting, where the primary duties involved formal classroom training, training course design and development, and/or curriculum planning; professional teaching experience at the high school level or above; and/or educational administration involving responsibility for curriculum planning and the supervision of teaching staff

    (Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university that include earned credit hours in Education, Business or Public Administration, the social sciences, or a closely related field may substitute for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year - a minimum of three years of the listed experience is required)

    Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

    • Experience in designing and developing online, blended and face-to-face course material is preferred.
    • Familiarity with instructional design models and adult learning principals
    • Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills
    • Technical skills in using digital design tools and content creation software is preferred.


    All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

    Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

    • A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
    • A $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
    • A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.


    The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

    The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

    DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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