Training Manager

DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONSOur vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.
The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

(Academy Commander)

Job Location:

Address:
Adobe Mountain School/Staff Development
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Posting Details:

Salary: $67,
Grade: 22
Closing Date: 09/15/2026

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Training Manager who will oversee and lead in-service training programs for staff and pre-service training academy for Youth Corrections Officers (YCO). This position is responsible for developing training strategies, creating curriculum, and coordinating the implementation and delivery of various training; managing a team of trainers who are responsible for working with various departments to identify training needs, design relevant training programs and ensure their successful implementation;

continually improving the training process to enhance performance and readiness within ADJC; and reporting key metrics to drive continuous improvement. ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse Training Unit. At ADJC you will have the ability to collaborate in a team oriented environment.

Job Duties:

Manages all aspects of planning, development and implementation of the Youth Corrections Officers (YCO) preservice training academy and annual employee in-service training for ADJC staff
Facilitates all training (classroom, computer-based, and on-the-job) that provide cadets with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform their job duties in a service care facility
Facilitates new employee training for all non-correctional staff
Facilitates refresher in existing operational processes/practices as well as initial training in new operational processes and practices
Supervises, coaches, and mentors training officers; and delegates and manages work
Provides training for adjunct instructors; and ensures training staff maintain certifications relevant to the job role (e.g.; Handle-With Care, Trauma Informed Care, etc.)
Reviews existing training programs and recommends enhancements to improve engagement, learning and retention and/or to meet the needs of ADJC
Ensures training materials and programs are current, accurate and effective
Maintains knowledge of new methods and techniques for training and training requirements applicable to ADJC
Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Training development and delivery
Federal and state laws and agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the provision of treatment and services to adjudicated juvenile offenders
Instructional design methodologies
Classroom instructional and management techniques to create a successful learning environment
Principles of curriculum design and development of training needs assessment
Basic office software to include but not limited to Google Workspace
Leadership and team management
Cultural awareness and diversity

Skill in:

Training evaluation and assessment to improve training and its effectiveness
Decision making and problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present training materials effectively and interact with employees at all levels of the agency
Analytical skills to identify training performance gaps and develop solutions
Project and time management
Supervision and coaching
Familiarity with training related technologies…