Title: Criminal Justice Trainer and Instructor
State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor III…
Hiring Range: The anticipated starting salary range is $71,000 to $81,000.
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs
Location: Dept of Criminal Justice Serv.
Agency Website: www.dcjs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT
ROLE TITLE: Trainer and Instructor III
Working Title: Criminal Justice Trainer and Instructor
Position #: 00325
The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Trainer/Instructor in the Division of Licensure and Regulatory Services for the State of Virginia. This position is dedicated to the support, development, coordination, and delivery of training to regulated constituents. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates, and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us!
What you will do:
● Select and use appropriate training/instructional methods and procedures.
● Monitor, assess, and audit performance of training schools or organizations for the purpose of making improvements or implementing corrective actions.
● Review, approve, or deny all new training school applications.
● Coordinate Regional Compliance Agent, Instructor, and In-Service Firearm training.
● Create and deliver professional development training via classroom, online, instructor-led, and self-paced learning methodologies.
● Serve as an internal training consultant to school directors, compliance agents and registrants across the Commonwealth for the purpose of identifying development needs and solutions.
● Provide ongoing assessment of training development programs to ensure relevance and satisfaction of key stakeholders.
● Create and manage internal training programs.
● Review, process, and control all manual and automated records of all training related applications submitted to the division.
● Provide technical assistance and customer service to external and internal customers.
● Work with the management team on developing statutory and regulatory programs under the authority of the Division.
Minimum Qualifications
What the ideal candidate must possess:
● Demonstrated ability to present complex information to a variety of diverse audiences.
● Exposure to utilizing a variety of training methods, tools, and techniques in the delivery of instructional programs.
● Considerable exposure to utilizing different types of learning management systems.
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 to include, but limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
● Demonstrated exposure to program planning and development, conducting needs assessment, research program evaluation and inspection and certification.
● Ability to occasionally travel day and overnight.
● Demonstrated exposure in working both as an active and contributing team member as well as independently and self-motivated employee.
● A strong work ethic, great customer service skills and an active listener.
● Ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
● Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives, goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.
● Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.
Additional Considerations
● Exposure to or working knowledge of areas related to criminal justice, social work, psychology, political science, public administration, project management, or adult learning techniques preferred.
Special Instructions
Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. In addition, the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The anticipated starting salary range is $71,000 to $81,000 plus the state’s benefits package.
To apply, submit a completed State of Virginia Application for employment at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home by 11:55 pm on August 19, 2024. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at 804-786-5491 to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home for the status of your application and this position.
Contact Information
Name: Nicole Harris
Phone: (804) 786-9469
Email: [email protected]
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process
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