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Training and Development Program Manager

Salary

$4,099.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

419-213548-JAS

Department

DPS-Office of State Police

Opening Date

10/09/2025

Closing Date

10/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

At the Louisiana State Police Training Academy Operations Section, our mission is to ensure the highest standards of training and operational readiness for all personnel, including Troopers, Cadets and all other commissioned personnel. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and effective learning environment that promotes excellence in law enforcement. We strive to implement sustainable practices that enhance operational efficiency and safety, ensuring our level training reflects the commitment to serve and protect the citizens of Louisiana.

We’re looking for aTraining and Development Program Managerthat is focused on developing and implementing statewide training initiatives for law enforcement personnel. This role involves supervising data collection, operating advanced training equipment like a de-escalation virtual simulator, and certifying staff to enhance training effectiveness. The candidate will also prepare courses, introduce innovative technologies, and contribute to producing disciplined and competent law enforcement professionals.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Training and Development Expertise:Ability to design and implement effective training programs tailored to law enforcement personnel.

Leadership Skills:Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities to guide training teams and foster collaboration.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders and delivering training materials effectively.

Analytical Skills:Proficiency in analyzing data and metrics to inform training strategies and enhance program effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in planning, developing, delivering, or evaluating training programs or academic instruction; human resources, or social services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in planning, developing, delivering, or evaluating training programs or academic instruction; human resources, or social services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in planning, developing, delivering, or evaluating training programs or academic instruction; human resources, or social services; OR

An advanced degree in education, instructional design, business or public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior or human resources plus two years of experience in planning, developing, delivering, or evaluating training programs or academic instruction; human resources, or social services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Develop Comprehensive Training Plans:

+ Create and implement a statewide training plan that aligns with agency goals.

+ Serve as a liaison between various law enforcement agencies to enhance training practices and share best practices.

+ Supervise Subordinate Staff :

+ Oversee the work of team members involved in data collection and administrative tasks related to training programs.

+ Ensure compliance with federally required statistics and reporting for program effectiveness.

+ Strategic Planning for Training Initiatives:

+ Develop and implement strategic plans for new statewide training initiatives.

+ Provide oversight for the successful execution of these initiatives, including the integration of Information Technology training.

+ Operate Training Equipment:

+ Utilize necessary equipment to achieve training objectives, including de-escalation virtual training tools.

+ Certify Training Academy staff and selected personnel to become statewide trainers in the de-escalation program.

+ Administer Statewide Training Programs:

+ Manage programs with cross-jurisdictional impacts, ensuring a cohesive approach to training delivery.

+ Deliver training courses that require minimal preparation, adapting methods to suit various audience needs.

+ Prepare and Review Training Materials:

+ Participate in the preparation and review of training materials for regularly scheduled courses.

+ Create visual aids that enhance instructional content and assist in maintaining comprehensive training records.

+ Introduce New Technologies:

+ Present the virtual simulator and other innovative training tools to stakeholders in the law enforcement community.

+ Evaluate new technologies to identify opportunities for enhancing training program effectiveness.

+ Conduct Research for Training Development:

+ Collaborate with Training Academy staff to develop comprehensive training materials based on research findings.

+ Ensure that training content meets the highest standards of teaching and writing competency.

+ Perform Additional Duties:

+ Execute any other tasks necessary for the effective operation of the agency and its training programs, adapting to evolving needs as required.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position is not Career Progression Group eligible.

Work Schedule:Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link (http://Laworks.net) and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Department of Public Safety

ATTN: Human Resources/Joel Sunsin

Baton Rouge, LA. 70896

Email:[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?

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If you answered yes to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If no, please enter N/A

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DE: Rate your ability to display expertise based on our definition: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.

+ 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying expertise

+ 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to display expertise

+ 3= I can display expertise

+ 4= I can display expertise and help others improve their ability to display expertise

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Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

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Rate your ability to display expertise based on our definition: The ability to display strong leadership and supervisory capabilities to guide training teams and foster collaboration

+ 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying leadership and advisory capabilities.

+ 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to display leadership or supervisor skills.

+ 3= I can lead and supervise.

+ 4= I can lead and or supervise and help others improve their ability in a leadership or supervisory role.

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TCr: Rate your ability to think critically based on our definition: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

+ 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking critically

+ 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think critically

+ 3= I can think critically

+ 4= I can think critically and help others improve their ability to think critically

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State of Louisiana

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the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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