TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR

Training Administrator

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GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

The Training Administrator is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating internal and external training programs for correctional and administrative staff designed to achieve specific contract and organizational learning objectives through classroom, practical application and supervised on-the-job training programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Training Administrator identifies facility training needs and develops an annual training plan. Designs, develops, or acquires training programs to be implemented within the facility.
• The Training Administrator may develop a curriculum plan to meet the needs of the client.
• Supports immediate and long-range facility and organizational goals and objectives by investigating and evaluating existing training programs and developing or acquiring new programs and ensuring their successful implementation. Provides quantitative support for any new training programs.
• The Training Administrator works directly with management in the development of new employee orientation, pre-service, on-the job, in-service specialized, contractor and volunteer training. Seeks to continually enhance and improve existing training programs.
• Administers programs by coordinating and instructing (or obtaining the instruction) for all training courses for correctional and non-correctional personnel including contractors and volunteers. Interacts with users in the direct application of training materials.
• The Training Administrator provides or facilitates unit orientation classes for volunteers, contractors or other personnel who are not employees of the facility.
• Manages the workflow and provides trainers with supplemental or support instruction.
• The Training Administrator documents employee training hours, reviews training records of security and non-security staff inclusive of contractors and volunteers. Verifies that all certifications are current. Advises employees of recertification deadlines, working with employees to ensure certification remains current to client agency requirements.
• Makes recommendations to management when new employees are not appearing to meet the standard requirements of the facility.
• May maintain or oversee the maintenance of training records and monitors the progress and performance of those involved in the training programs. Ensures that all employees, volunteers, and contractors attend training sessions based on contractual or organizational policies.
• May manage the work of other employees. This may include selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, training, promoting, and discipline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED certification required. Bachelor's degree in training, organizational development, communication, or related field highly desired.
• Five (5) years progressive work experience in the field of corrections or law enforcement required including a minimum of one (1) year of correctional facility experience to provide effective training implementation and administration. Five (5) years of comparable professional training experience may be substituted for corrections or law enforcement requirements at management's discretion.
• Completion of a Training for Trainers or instructor development course within 180 days of appointment to the position.
• Must meet all standards and qualifications required by contracting agency.
• Ability to act in a supervisory capacity and maintain close contact with all aspects of the training program and personnel. Must be able to motivate employees to strive for professionalism in the workplace.
• Must be able to use the computer and the software application packages used by the facility.