Basic Training Manager

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Basic Training Manager 

PositionGrade:17

FLSA:Exempt

TheNorthernVirginiaCriminalJusticeTrainingAcademy(NVCJTA)isseekingahighlymotivated andengagedprofessionaltoleadtheBasicTrainingProgram.TheNVCJTAprovidesbasictraining for recruitsrepresentingsixteenpoliceandsheriffagencies.

MINIMUMTRAININGANDEXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree in criminaljustice,education, business administration,orcloselyrelated field; supplemented bytwelve(12)yearspreviousexperienceand/ortraininginlawenforcement, includingfive(5)yearssupervising, managing,andleadingfirstlinesupervisorypersonnel;oran equivalentcombinationofeducation,training,and experience.

REQUIREDKNOWLEDGE,SKILLS,ANDABILITIES:

• Knowledgeofthemethods,procedures,andpoliciesoftheNorthernVirginiaCriminal JusticeTrainingAcademyregardingbasicrecruittraining.
• KnowledgeofthedeliveryandadministrationofVirginiaDepartmentofCriminalJustice Services(DCJS)standardspertainingtolaw enforcementtraining.
• Knowledgeofinstructiontechniques,preferablyinapoliceacademyoracomparable setting.
• Abilitytoguide,lead,andinspiretheprofessionaldevelopmentoftheBasicTraining workforce,includingitsfirstlinesupervisorystaff.
• Abilitytodevelopand administerabudget,includingrecordsmaintenance.
• Abilitytoestablishandmaintaincooperativeandeffectiverelationshipswithmember agencypersonnel,otherAcademystaff,andVirginiaDepartmentofCriminalJustice Servicesstaff.
• Abilityto effectivelysuperviseand evaluateperformanceofstaff.
• Abilitytoexerciseanalyticaljudgmentinareasofresponsibility.
• Abilitytoidentifyissuesorsituationsastheyoccurandspecifydecisionobjectivesorassist inidentificationof alternativesolutionstoissuesorsituations.
• Abilitytoimplementdecisionsinaccordancewithprescribedpoliciesandprocedureswith aminimumoferrors.Seekexperiencedadvisementwhereappropriate,andresearchissues, situations,and alternativespriorto exercisingjudgment.
• Abilitytoplan,coordinateandutilizeinformationeffectivelyinamannertoimprove activitiesandproduction.
• Possess andpractice a comprehensive understanding of the principles effective leadership,aswellastheapplicationofsuchprinciplesto functionsundercharge.
• Ability toexercise positivity andenthusiasmwhileguiding others towardachievementof goalsandobjectives.
• Abilitytocreateandmaintaincomplexschedulingmodelsinvolvingnumerousentitiesand components.
• Abilitytointerfacewithinternalandexternalpartnersusingeffectiveandprofessional writtenandoralcommunicationskills.

 GENERALDESCRIPTIONOFDUTIES

• Manages the Basic Training programs and classes to include course development, scheduling,presentation,andassessment;plans,directsandevaluates programactivityto achievemaximumoperationaleffectiveness.
• Prepares written reports, memos, and letters; reviews written reports submitted by subordinates;preparesBasicTrainingbudgetrequests.
• MeetswithExecutiveDirector,DeputyDirector(s),fellowNVCJTAmanagersandstaff.
• Conductsandparticipatesinstaffmeetings,andplanning/after-actionbriefings.
• Supervises,manages,and leads Basic Training supervisory staff through direct communication, briefings,andwrittencorrespondence.Counselsandcommendswhen appropriate;takesprudentdisciplinaryaction;schedulesdailyactivitiesofsubordinates; evaluatestheperformanceofsubordinates;conductsinternalinvestigations;participatesin thestaffselectionprocess forinstructorsandotheremployees.
• Reviewswrittendocumentationforstructure,clarity,accuracyof content.
• Monitorsbudgetexpenditures.
• EnforcesNVCJTArulesand regulations.
• Reviewslessonplans.
• Conductsinternalaudits,inspections,assessments,andevaluationsoftheBasicTraining programtoensurecompliance withexpectationsandmandatesoftheDepartmentof Criminal JusticeServices(DCJS),theCommissiononAccreditationforLawEnforcement Agencies(CALEA)andtheNVCJTA.
• Prepares registration letters, reviews registration forms, prepares rosters, and updates directivesandmemorandums.
• CoordinatesthegraduationactivitiesofBasicDeputyandBasicLawEnforcementSchools.
• Servesasthedirectpointofcontacttomemberagencystaffregardingpersonnelmattersand performanceof recruitsandinstructors. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

CertifiedasanInstructorbytheVirginiaDepartmentofCriminalJusticeServices. Possessionofavaliddriver’slicense. Successfulcandidatesmustpassabackgroundinvestigationandcompleteaone-yearprobationary period.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Thestartingsalaryrangeforthepositionis$79,818 to$133,030 basedon qualifications. Positionoffersanextensivebenefitspackageincludingcomprehensivelifeandhealthinsurance, vacationandsickleaveaccrual,andretirementplans.

TheAcademytypicallyoperatesonafour-dayworkweekschedule,TuesdaythroughFriday,6:00 AM through4:30PM

All Academybuildingsandtrainingfacilitiesaresmokefree.