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

State of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Training Program Manager for the Central Office in Decatur, GA. This role directs training programs, supervises staff, develops curricula, and ensures safety and compliance with DJJ standards.

The position leads regional training activities, coordinates instructors, and manages budgets and course materials. Ideal candidates have instructor certifications, leadership experience, and a strong background in training delivery within public safety or

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement includes high school diploma or GED and peace officer related instructor certifications.
• At least three years of full-time instructor experience, with one year in a lead/trainer role.
• Eligibility to obtain Georgia POST specialty instructor certifications and related peace officer certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervises curriculum development, review, and delivery ensuring DJJ standards are followed.
• Assigns instructors and manages schedules, develops instructors' calendars, and reviews progress.
• Determines statewide training curricula and standards to meet legal mandates and professional benchmarks.
• Oversees Regional Training Coordinators and Facility Based Trainers/Adjunct Faculty, ensuring quality delivery.
• Manages timesheets, leave requests, schedules, and administrative accountability for direct reports.

Skills

Lead trainer experience

Supervisory/management experience

Curriculum development

Budget management

Education

Georgia POST General Instructor certification

State instructor certification (POS T)

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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

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

• 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

Employment Information

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 APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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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.

About Us

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.