TRAINING MANAGER

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections seeks a Training Manager (Academy Commander) to oversee staff training and the preservice academy for Youth Corrections Officers. You will develop training strategies, create curricula, and coordinate delivery across departments, ensuring ongoing staff readiness and performance.

You will lead a team of trainers, supervise instructors, and collaborate to identify training needs.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering training for staff in a correctional or similar environment is preferred.
• Ability to design curriculum and training strategies and measure impact.
• Proven leadership and supervision of training staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preservice training academy and annual in-service training for staff.
• Facilitate classroom, computer-based, and on-the-job training.
• Mentor training officers and manage work delegation.
• Ensure training materials stay current and certifications are maintained.
• Report metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Training development

Instructional design

Leadership

Communication

Diversity awareness

Training evaluation

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, management, training or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.
The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

TRAINING MANAGER

(Academy Commander)

Job Location:

Address: Adobe Mountain School/Staff Development
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Posting Details:

Salary: $67,567 - 84,742.80

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 09/15/2026

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Training Manager who will oversee and lead in-service training programs for staff and pre-service training academy for Youth Corrections Officers (YCO). This position is responsible for developing training strategies, creating curriculum, and coordinating the implementation and delivery of various training; managing a team of trainers who are responsible for working with various departments to identify training needs, design relevant training programs and ensure their successful implementation; continually improving the training process to enhance performance and readiness within ADJC; and reporting key metrics to drive continuous improvement. ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse Training Unit. At ADJC you will have the ability to collaborate in a team oriented environment.

Job Duties:

Manages all aspects of planning, development and implementation of the Youth Corrections Officers (YCO) preservice training academy and annual employee in-service training for ADJC staff
Facilitates all training (classroom, computer-based, and on-the-job) that provide cadets with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform their job duties in a service care facility
Facilitates new employee training for all non-correctional staff
Facilitates refresher in existing operational processes/practices as well as initial training in new operational processes and practices
Supervises, coaches, and mentors training officers; and delegates and manages work
Provides training for adjunct instructors; and ensures training staff maintain certifications relevant to the job role (e.g.; Handle-With Care, Trauma Informed Care, etc.)
Reviews existing training programs and recommends enhancements to improve engagement, learning and retention and/or to meet the needs of ADJC
Ensures training materials and programs are current, accurate and effective
Maintains knowledge of new methods and techniques for training and training requirements applicable to ADJC
Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Training development and delivery
Federal and state laws and agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the provision of treatment and services to adjudicated juvenile offenders
Instructional design methodologies
Classroom instructional and management techniques to create a successful learning environment
Principles of curriculum design and development of training needs assessment
Basic office software to include but not limited to Google Workspace
Leadership and team management
Cultural awareness and diversity

Skill in:

Training evaluation and assessment to improve training and its effectiveness
Decision making and problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present training materials effectively and interact with employees at all levels of the agency
Analytical skills to identify training performance gaps and develop solutions
Project and time management
Supervision and coaching
Familiarity with training related technologies including learning management systems (LMS)

Ability to:

To create engaging and interactive training materials such as e-learning modules, videos and job aids
Identify problems and needs in order to recommend and implement effective solutions
Identify, analyze and organize complex reports and documents and develops action plans
Plan, organize and schedule training programs in alignment with correctional schedules and staffing needs
Communicate effectively and interact effectively with the agency leadership, staff and external partners
Take on multiple training projects, meet deadlines and coordinate resources effectively
Work in a correctional environment
Drive on state business

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate will possess five (5) years of experience in the correctional industry; leadership and supervision; and experience developing and delivering training. A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, management, training or a related field is a plus.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
-Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
-Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
-10 paid holidays per year
-Vacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
-Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
-Deferred Compensation Program
-Wellness Plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

- New membership begins the 27th week of employment
- Immediately vested in retirement contributions
- Defined Benefit

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at [e-mail] if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.