Law Enforcement Instructional Programs Supervisor

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

1d•$88,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Law Enforcement Instructional Programs Supervisor in Richmond, Virginia. This position supports the Division of Law Enforcement. 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!

Requirements

Knowledge of project planning and management.
Strong foundation in criminal justice training methodologies and Adult Learning Theory, with ability to apply these principles in evaluating and improving training programs.
Experienced in developing, revising, and maintaining lesson plans and instructional materials to support consistent, high-quality training.
Ability to provide executive level guidance to Chiefs, Sheriffs, Jail Superintendents, Academy Directors, and other criminal justice leaders on complex training and regulatory matters.
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of the statutory and regulatory process.
Knowledge of the Virginia Code.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Documented experience in working both as an active and contributing team member as well as independently.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience working with criminal justice agencies.
Significant experience with the delivery of criminal justice training.
Significant experience with criminal justice training standards.
Experience with lesson plan and/or curriculum development.
Experience with project management.
Experience with meeting facilitation.
Demonstrated supervisory experience, including leading staff, managing workloads, providing feedback, and overseeing programmatic or operational functions.
DCJS Instructor certifications (general, firearms, defensive tactics, and/or driver training) reflecting advanced instructional competency and subject matter expertise.

Responsibilities

Supervise the process of developing model lesson plans and practical exercises for training for all criminal justice professions.
Coordinate and provide direction to the Law Enforcement Curriculum Specialist team and their development.
Liaison with criminal justice training academies to determine needs and strategize model curriculum development for all regulated professions.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and experienced law enforcement training professionals to develop model curriculum practical exercises.
Supervise the deployment of model lesson plans/curriculum to the various criminal justice training academies.
Travel and oversee the deployment of the model curriculums in-person at various law enforcement training academies throughout the Commonwealth.
Review the final drafts of the model curriculum for approval and deployment.
Complete employee performance plans/evaluations by established deadlines and with proper documentation.
Establish clear expectations that are well communicated and relate to the goals and objectives of the Division.
Provide staff with frequent, constructive feedback and effective supervision, including interim evaluations as appropriate.
Effectively & efficiently direct programs, operations, and services in accordance with budget, manpower allocation, business goals and objectives, & strategic planning initiatives.
Supervise the Development and Revision of Training Standards and Performance Outcomes
Supervise the Curriculum Review Committee (CRC) meetings to develop, revise, and maintain training standards and performance outcomes for regulated criminal justice professionals.
Analyze and evaluate proposed changes to training standards to ensure alignment with the Code of Virginia, Virginia Administrative Code, and Department policy.
Monitor legislation, regulatory changes, and emerging trends to identify impacts on training standards and recommend necessary updates.
Ensure training standards are operationally relevant, legally sufficient, and reflective of best practices in criminal justice training.