NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Training Instructor - Security & Operations
Richland County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$45K/yr - $77K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Training Instructor for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. The role involves planning, developing, and conducting training programs for agency staff, with a focus on security and operations, while ensuring compliance with various standards and improving training quality.
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Responsibilities
Conducts and assists in the development and implementation of trainings related to assigned training programs (Security and Operations, Recertification, In-Service) based on the identified programmatic and/or agency needs while utilizing various training modalities including, but not limited to virtual, in person, and eLearning platforms
Effectively conducts and co-facilitates in cross trained programmatic areas, as needed, and adjusts training delivery styles to meet the needs of participants based on adult learning theory best practices
Accurately completes and submits paperwork for training records
Uses Microsoft Suite programs
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills effectively and clearly by responding, reporting, and communicating with training participants, co-facilitators, training managers, and required programmatic division/agency staff, as required, regarding training information as deemed necessary and appropriate
Effectively manages time, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines
Conducts formal and informal evaluations of trainings and training methodologies to ensure compliance with various standards including, but not limited to, quality of instructional content, juvenile correctional best practices, and workforce/talent development best practices
Uses expertise to make recommendations for execution of projects while acting as a good steward of available resources
Additionally, provides updates and recommendations for training quality improvements based on feedback, and implements updates based on approval
Conducts formal and informal needs assessments by applying analytical skills in collecting information that identifies gaps as it relates to the training of employees who are responsible for providing direct care and recommend solutions
Maintains and further develops specialized knowledge and expertise in core competencies for trainers
Seeks and pursues opportunities to advance know how and skills of correctional settings
Additionally, obtains and maintains required instructor certifications in Nationally recognized and/or accredited training programs to have and possess the knowledge, ability, and capacity to deliver
Performs other related duties as needed or required to support the division or the agency
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and relevant experience
Required knowledge of applicable training principles and practices-especially pertaining to adult learners
Knowledge of methods and techniques of conducting formal and informal training sessions
Ability to lead discussion groups to stimulate participants in the learning process
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to analyze training/ development needs and resources as well as communicate solutions effectively utilizing critical thinking
Knowledge of the juvenile justice system required
Must be able to effectively work with other training team members
Works closely with the training division managers to plan, deliver and coordinate all trainings for assigned area
Includes and consists of physical intervention techniques and on-the-job functions but not limited to: Handcuffing (hands extended behind back), prone positions (flat on stomach and/or back), bending at the waist and torque motions; lifting hands above the head, repeated breathing (inhaling/exhaling) techniques for First Aid/CPR/AED
Kneel on knees (together and individually) unsupported
Walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, sit in a desk chair for up to eight hours per day at least 5-7 days per week
This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of DJJ, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of DJJ
Routine travel throughout the state possible
Position is not sedentary; employees must be mobile and able to bend, kneel, lift, carry, and demonstrate physical safety interventions applied on youth for agency behavior management training which includes and consists of primary restraint and take down techniques
Attend training and maintain certification required to meet agency needs
Preferred
A bachelor's degree and five years (5) of experience with employee training, instructional design, curriculum development or related field
Successful completion of the Detention Basic training at the SC Criminal Justice Academy and the DJJ's Training of Trainers within 9 months of hire and other applicable instructor certifications as required for delivery of training to agency staff
Must successfully complete and maintain instructor certification in agency's selected behavioral management training which includes the primary restraint and take down techniques and on-the-job functions
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health, dental, and life insurance
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days of sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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