Title: Criminal Justice Trainer and Instructor

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor III

Hiring Range: The starting salary range is $79,000 to $86,000.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

Location: Dept of Criminal Justice Serv.

Agency Website: www.dcjs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT
ROLE TITLE: Trainer and Instructor III    
Working Title: Criminal Justice Trainer and Instructor      
Position #: 00325     

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Trainer/Instructor in the Division of Licensure and Regulatory Services for the State of Virginia. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia. The selected incumbent will be expected to work in the office, with the eventual potential for one day of telework. This position is dedicated to the support, development, coordination, and delivery of training to regulated constituents. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates, and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us!

What you will do:
● Review, approve, or deny all new training school applications.
● Serve as an internal training consultant to private security services training school applicants and credential holders.
● Work with constituents and coworkers to identify training needs and solutions.
● Monitor, inspect, and audit performance of training school facilities, curricula, documents, and personnel for regulatory compliance and/or corrective actions.
● Review and process all manual and automated records of all training related applications submitted to the division.
● Select and use appropriate training/instructional methods and procedures.
● Coordinate instructor training, including firearm training.   
● Create and deliver professional development via classroom, online, instructor-led, and self-paced learning methods.
● Develop and use assessment tools to measure the success of training and development programs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
● Provide program assistance to program applicants, as necessary and appropriate.
● Work with the management team on developing statutory and regulatory programs under the authority of the division.      
● Review training waiver requests to determine whether applicants qualify for exemptions, according to Virginia Code and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

● Experience presenting complex information in an understandable way to diverse audiences.
● Exposure to utilizing a variety of adult training methods, tools, and techniques in the delivery of instructional programs.
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
● Professional exposure to the development and delivery of adult learning and/or training.
● Experience in program planning and development, conducting needs assessments, and/or conducting program evaluation.
● Experience working both independently and as a contributing team member.
● Demonstrated knowledge of handling difficult people in a professional manner.
● Ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and to independently implement new initiatives and projects.
● Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals.
● Experience meeting critical deadlines, handling multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensuring timeliness and quality of completed assignments.
● Ability to occasionally travel day and overnight.

Additional Considerations

● Experience working with automated systems, such as learning management and/or credentialing systems.
● Experience working with confidential documents and information.

Special Instructions

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. In addition, the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The starting salary range is $79,000 to $86,000 plus the state’s benefits package.

Applications for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. All applications should be submitted by 11:55 pm on November 24, 2025. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at (804) 786-9469 to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home for the status of your application and this position.

Contact Information

Name: Nicole Harris

Phone: (804) 786-9469

Email: nicole.harris@dcjs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.