Training Manager, Detainee Transport Operations

POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS Location: Texas – Specific Training Location/s are TBD Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt/Salaried Travel Requirement: Yes – up to 75% Teleworking: Yes – Some teleworking may be authorized Pay: $120,000 to $130,000 annually Final offer determination is based on a combination of factors, including candidate educational background, years of relevant experience, and specific labor category (LCAT) mapping requirements. POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS Position Overview: In this role, you will oversee the development, implementation, and administration of all training programs supporting a government-contracted detainee transportation operation throughout Texas. This position is responsible for ensuring all personnel receive required initial, refresher, remedial, and role-specific training in accordance with applicable government regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and detainee transportation protocols. The Training Manager will maintain training compliance, qualification records, instructor programs, curriculum, testing, and certification requirements while ensuring employees are fully prepared to safely and securely perform their assigned duties. The ideal candidate will have significant experience developing and managing training programs within transportation, detention, corrections, law enforcement, security, or government-contract environments. Responsibilities Oversee comprehensive training programs for statewide detainee transportation operations across Texas to ensure government contract and regulatory compliance. Design curricula, lesson plans, practical exercises, and assessments covering security, custody, searches, restraints, emergency response, and safe vehicle operations. Monitor completion metrics, maintain auditable qualification records, and ensure all initial, annual, refresher, and remedial training satisfies contract requirements for government audits. Coordinate multi-site training schedules, manage a geographically dispersed instructor network, evaluate trainer effectiveness, and travel to operational locations as needed. Analyze operational incidents, safety audits, and performance trends to identify knowledge gaps, deploy corrective action plans, and coordinate with management and government representatives. Qualifications Must possess 5 years of progressive training management experience within detention, law enforcement, or government contracting. Demonstrated background in large-scale curriculum development, competency-based assessments, defensive driving, and secure detainee transportation protocols. Proficiency in tracking compliance, managing records, and preparing regulatory training reports. Capacity to manage multi-site training logistics, communicate effectively with government officials, and travel extensively across Texas. Valid driver's license alongside the ability to pass all required government background investigation and suitability screening. Must be able to provide proof of citizenship or legal US work authorization. If prior active-duty military, must provide copies of DD214(s) showing discharge condition. Must consent to fingerprinting. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently. Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to pass a preemployment medical assessment and drug screening. Work Environment Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise. Physical Requirements Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds. GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr GardaWorld Federal Services