Supervisor, Criminal Justice Training Specialist

This is a sensitive government position.

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Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiersbefore applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal credit and drivers history checks polygraph examination fingerprinting and drug screening.

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The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) delivers training and support for criminal and non-criminal justice agencies in the use of GCIC programs and both state and federal rules and regulations governing criminal justice information. This position is within the GCIC Training Unit. The incumbent will supervise work assignments of subordinate staff. The individual will be responsible for assessing planning and/or coordinating training sessions for an agency performing end-to-end learning and development evaluating training and learning outcomes in relation to functional and/or technical training activities while overseeing all activities related to area of expertise. Provides training technical and consultative support for criminal justice agencies in the use of GCIC programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Requires working in an office setting which includes shared office space with other employees.
• Must be proficient with the use of a computer.
• This position may require statewide travel and occasional overnight travel.
• May require sitting or standing for long periods of time for in-person or virtual trainings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Present and train adult audiences.
• Supervise lead and guide lower-level staff and complete performance evaluations on direct reports.
• Possess Georgia POST Instructor Training (POST IT) certification (equivalent to GA POST IT level 1).

NOTE: This position may require some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia drivers license is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED AND completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester hours in criminal justice or a closely related field four (4) years of experience in the use of criminal justice information systems AND one (1) year of experience as a Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certified instructor (equivalent to GA POST IT level 1);

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One (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Criminal Justice Training Specialist 3 (PSP142) or position equivalent AND one (1) year of experience as a (P.O.S.T.) certified instructor (equivalent to GA POST IT level 1).

Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants that in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications possess one or more of the following:

• Experience in both creating and delivering professional webinars
• Experience with developinganddeploying training in an eLearning platform
• Experience working in a project/program lead supervisory or leadership role
• Experience in both the creation of lesson plans and curriculum development

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

• Due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
• Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at
• Due to budget constraints the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process to include when interviewing either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.
• Please contact GBI Office of Human Resources at or if reasonable accommodation is needed in the application and/or interview process.

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