Training Coordinator

SUMMARY

The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO), New Orleans, Louisiana, provides the care, custody, control and rehabilitation of inmates. We are committed to providing the highest level of service and security to the court systems, the execution of court mandates, and the protection of

individuals’ rights and freedoms. Our Mission will be achieved through innovative leadership

and programs, as well as the dedication and diligence of our employees.

The Training Coordinator position is located in the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, and reports to the Training Academy Manager. Under general supervision, the incumbent is responsible for mapping out training plans and schedules, designing and developing training programs for the training academy, assist with choosing appropriate training methods, professional development classes, etc.) assessing training needs, developing internal training programs, facilitating learning, providing feedback, monitoring outcomes, identifying training resources and organizing training events. Moreover, the Training Coordinator is familiar with laws, rules, regulations, and polices, including Federal and State professional standards and regulatory requirements in the training academy program.

SALARY

The salary for the Training Coordinator will be aligned accordingly and commensurate with an applicant’s knowledge, skills, experience, certifications and education requirements of the subject position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

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  Plans, organizes and implements all aspects of training needs for new and existing staff.
• Identifies internal and external training programs to address competency gaps.
• Partners with internal stakeholders regarding employee training needs.
• Organizes, develops and sources training programs to meet specific identified training needs.
• Assesses departmental needs and meets the needs by aligning with subject matter experts to design instruction.
• Develops training visual aids, manuals, handbooks and reference resources.

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  Updates training policy manual and administers daily training bulletins.
• Informs and communicates staff training options and sources.
• Provides guidance to individual employees on training plans and resources
• Presents and facilitates training programs using recognized training techniques and tools.
• Facilitates learning through a wide variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, just in time training and on the job coaching.
• Designs assessment tools to measure training effectiveness and reports assessment and designs benchmarks for future training effectiveness.
• Tracks all training needs, attendance and training outcomes.
• Provides feedback to program participants and management.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on training material, resources and methodology.
• Maintains employee training records and on-going training needs.
• Coordinates and handles training logistics and activities including venues and equipment.
• Sources and maintains relationships with external training vendors and suppliers.
• Coordinates off-site training activities for department staff.
• Manages and oversees training budget.
• Manages and maintains in-house training facilities and equipment.
• Stays current on training design, methods and technology.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements, Skills and Ability:

• Knowledge of training needs, analysis methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers, audio-visual equipment, television and other technical equipment used in training.
• Knowledge of local training resources and institutions.
• Knowledge of employee development and other related techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with others and gain their support for City- wide training and employee development activities.
• Ability to write, speak, coach and teach effectively.
• Ability to plan, design and implement successful programs.
• Ability to effectively utilize computers.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to elicit cooperation of others.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through:

Education and Experience

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

EDUCATION - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in management, public administration or closely related field desired.

EXPERIENCE – At least two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in instruction design and training, training methodology, and adult instructional and learning principles and theories.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - Possession of a Loiisiana driver’s license and

Louisiana POST training certification highly desirable.