Training Program Manager - Central Office - Decatur, GA (NSF)

State of Georgia; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia within the Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Training Program Manager for the Central Office in Decatur, GA. The role directs training staff, develops curricula, and manages budgets to ensure compliance with DJJ standards.

The position requires a strong background in instructor leadership, program development, and certification, with responsibilities spanning statewide curricula and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus Georgia P.O.S.T General Instructor certification.
• Three years of full-time instructor work-related experience in peace officer, correctional, fire service, EMS, or rescue topics, with one year in a lead/trainer/supervisory role.
• Eligible to obtain required Georgia P.O.S.T. specialty instructor certifications or similar certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
• Manages safety program for training and day-to-day operations of assigned training region or programs.
• Prepares and administers budget for program and develops staff training curricula.
• Oversees development and delivery of curricula that meet DJJ standards and coordinates instructor schedules and assignments.
• Ensures compliance with statewide training curricula, standards, and reporting; oversees LMS data entry and reporting.

Education

Georgia P.O.S.T. General Instructor certification

High school diploma / GED

American Heart Association Instructor Certification

P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer

Job description

Training Program Manager - Central Office - Decatur, GA (NSF)# Team Georgia Careers## Training Program Manager - Central Office - Decatur, GA (NSF)Apply: Decatur: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 1, 2026 (4 days left to apply): JR0000007149Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! **Job Title:**Training Program Manager - Central Office - Decatur, GA (NSF)**Agency:**Department of Juvenile Justice**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000007149**Shift:**Any (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**$72,456.00**Job Description:****Please Note: This position is scheduled to close at 12:00 a.m. on the closing date listed above. Applications must be submitted before that time to be considered.** **Job Summary:**Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff Manages safety program for training and day to day operations of assigned training region or programs. Prepares and administers budget for program. Develops and instructs courses of staff development and training established for enforcement or prevention. Provides specialized training in assigned fields. **Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Supervises the development, review/revision and delivery of curricula ensuring DJJ standards are followed.* Establishes procedures to identify and assign instructors for particular courses within their assigned regions, develops instructor's schedules, and reviews progress regularly.* Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Training, determines and sets in place statewide training curricula and standards that satisfy all legal mandates, meets or exceeds recognized professional standards, and demonstrably improves effectiveness of DJJ employees.* Provides direct supervision to the Regional Training Coordinators and provides oversight of the Facility Based Trainers/Adjunct Faculty.* Ensures administrative accountability for assigned direct reports to include recording of timesheets, leave requests and schedules.* Assists with the coaching, mentoring, and ensuring the professional development of the Office of Training staff.* Develops the Course Description Guides for their assigned regions twice a year.* Ensures annual performance plans are developed for direct reports.* When necessary, interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and disciplines or discharges Office of Training employees.* Ensure instructors receive assignments, schedules and training materials in a timely manner,* Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Training, oversee the development and facilitation of lesson plans for Specialized and in-service programs.* Communicates with facility managers within assigned regions to assess training needs and respond to training requests.* Maintains knowledge of DJJ policy and procedure updates to ensure training curricula is properly revised and updated,* Conducts regular conferences with direct reports to assess needs, monitor growth and provide guidance when necessary,* Ensures all Office of Training and Facility Based Trainers understand and comply with practices established to structure the entry of training data in the Learning Management System.* Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Training, develops a comprehensive plan for specialized training,* Produces thorough reports and other documentation of findings with appropriate recommendations to address challenges for delivery to the Deputy Director of Training.* Creates the annual facility training plans for each assigned facility,* Conducts classroom instruction as needed.* Assists the Deputy Director with the development and management of identified Professional Development Courses (PDCs).* Provides COMSTAT data to the Deputy Director for the monthly report.* Meets with facility leadership to identify critical training needs and trends, **Minimum Qualifications:*** High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T General Instructor certification, and three (3) years of full-time instructor work-related experience in peace officer, correctional, fire service, EMS, or rescue topics applicable to the area of assignment, which includes one (1) year of experience as a lead trainer, team lead, or supervisory role.* Or two (2) years required work experience at the lower level Public Safety, Trainer 3 (PSP032).* Note: Must be eligible to obtain required Georgia P.O.S.T. specialty instructor certifications, Basic Law Enforcement certification, or P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer.Note: Must be eligible to obtain state instructor certification under applicable profession.Note: Certain positions in this class are P.O.S.T. certified peace officers. **Preferred Qualifications:**Preference will be given to applicants, who in addition to meeting the minimum requirements possess two or more of the following:* Experience in developing, planning and implementing structured training programs within a criminal justice organization or in comparable organizational development setting* A trained facilitator and experience in implementing specialized programmatic training with an emphasis on changing offender behavior or enhancing staff skills/performance,* Experience in external and internal resource development to maximize program delivery and professional development of agency personnel\\** One or more years of staff supervision and management experience which included performance management.* One or more years of facility or community probation-oriented experience in juvenile justice.* American Heart Association Instructor Certification.* Current certification as an instructor by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S,T.) Council **Benefits:**In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits**THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT**THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLEPLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.**DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER****Minimum Qualifications:**High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T General Instructor certification, and three (3) years of full-time instructor work-related experience in peace officer, correctional, fire service, EMS, or rescue topics applicable to the area of assignment, which includes one (1) year of experience as a lead trainer, team lead, or supervisory role; or two (2) years required work experience at the lower level Public Safety, Trainer 3 (PSP032). --Note: Must be eligible to obtain required Georgia P.O.S.T. specialty instructor certifications, Basic Law Enforcement certification, or P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer.**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.