Training & Development Lead, Probation Services

COUNTY OF ADAMS; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Adams in Gettysburg, PA, is seeking a Training Coordinator within Adams County Probation Services. This mid-level management role develops, implements, and manages training, onboarding, and professional development programs to ensure staff have the competencies to deliver high-quality probation services.

The Coordinator collaborates with the Chief Probation Officer and senior staff to integrate evidence-based practices, restorative justice principles, and QA-driven continuous

Qualifications

• Verification of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required, with knowledge of modern principles of criminology.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in probation services and working knowledge of courts, corrections, and/or law enforcement, as well as county, state, and federal government.
• After hire, obtaining/maintaining certification in Protective Safety Systems and Firearms certification is required.
• After hire, annual completion of 40 hours of training per PCCD and/or JCJC requirements.
• Prior training, instructional, or workforce development experience preferred.
• Ongoing training in instructional design, compliance standards, EBPs, and adult learning methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of evidence‑based probation practices, adult learning principles, and instructional design.
• Knowledge of JCJC, PCCD, PBPP, JJSES, BARJ, and departmental compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the department’s training, onboarding, and professional development programs.
• Oversee training compliance, certification and recertification requirements, and workforce development initiatives.
• Integrate evidence‑based practices (EBPs), restorative justice principles, and departmental priorities into training curricula.
• Evaluate training effectiveness, supports EBP skill development, and ensures training programs reinforce quality assurance findings and continuous improvement strategies.

Skills

Probation experience

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Evidence-based probation practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

The County of Adams in Gettysburg, PA, is seeking a Training Coordinator within Adams County Probation Services. This mid-level management role develops, implements, and manages training, onboarding, and professional development programs to ensure staff have the competencies to deliver high-quality probation services.

The Coordinator collaborates with the Chief Probation Officer and senior staff to integrate evidence-based practices, restorative justice principles, and QA-driven continuous