VP, STAFF DEVELOPMENT & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The GEO Group•Boca Raton, FL

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About The Position

The VP, Staff Development & Emergency Preparedness is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing company-wide emergency preparedness and staff development programs. Emergency preparedness responsibilities include investigative and intelligence gathering and processing, inmate and prisoner security, transportation activities, tactical operations, dignitary protection, and related activities. The role also oversees training to ensure emergency preparedness and readiness across all facilities, using a systems management approach to create cost-effective training options and a high-performance workforce. The position is responsible for training quality, including needs assessments, course design, instructor qualifications, evaluation, training resources, and learning reinforcement, as well as maintaining the emergency preparedness and training budget. The role provides strategic planning and long-term implementation of comprehensive programs; oversees curriculum design for Regional Training Managers; develops staff orientation, core correctional, in-service, professional, and leadership training; assesses program effectiveness and implements improvements; and develops training policies and a Master Trainer Certification program. The VP works with Information Technology on learning management and training systems and collaborates with Corporate Human Resources on supervisory training. Extensive travel with frequent overnight stays is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, with emphasis in adult learning, education, or behavioral science.
Fifteen years of relevant work experience, including at least seven years of management experience.
At least seven years of experience designing, developing, and implementing organization-wide training programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop lesson plans and translate technical information for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated competency in instructional design, adult learning principles, needs assessment, performance measurement and evaluation, process improvement, teamwork, and consulting.
Ability to work in a diverse work group.
Ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department.
Ability to travel extensively, including frequent overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred; additional graduate-level education highly desirable.
Experience in the correctional field is desirable.
Certification as a training instructor from a nationally recognized training group preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive emergency preparedness programs, including investigative and intelligence activities, inmate and prisoner security, transportation, tactical operations, and dignitary protection.
Oversee the design and implementation of emergency preparedness training curricula for Regional Training Managers to implement in their regions.
Manage staff development programs, including initial orientation, core correctional training, in-service training, and professional and supervisory leadership training.
Develop facility managerial and leadership development programs and recommend enhancements to existing training programs.
Assess emergency preparedness and staff development programs, identify strengths and weaknesses, and implement improvements.
Report on training results and opportunities for improvement through written or oral presentations to management.
Develop training and development policies, procedures, objectives, initiatives, and improvement plans.
Develop and maintain the business unit’s emergency preparedness and staff training budget.
Work with the Information Technology department to implement and maintain learning management and training systems.
Collaborate with Corporate Human Resources to ensure supervisory training meets the needs of newly promoted supervisors, addresses employee-manager issues, and meets company expectations.
Develop, implement, and evaluate a Master Trainer Certification program for regional and facility employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.