APLI -Training Manager I

Position open until 8/25/2026. Salary: $68,156.41 annually.

About the Role

Assigned to the Atlanta Police Department Leadership Institute (APLI), this role oversees training and development initiatives for City of Atlanta employees. Responsibilities include managing APD Training Materials, coordinating Professional Development Training, administering the APD Certification Program, and revitalizing the current training program. The position also entails social media management and media creation, including video, graphics, slide decks, flyers, and promotional materials for the department and social media platforms. This role acts as a liaison and advisor to organizational leadership, facilitating initiatives across the city, including the Atlanta Police Department.

This seasoned managerial position oversees a team of employees, including Facilitators, Instructional Designers, and Training Coordinators, and is entrusted with significant specialized functions across the city.

Receives general direction from the Training Director. Work is performed with a high degree of independence; the incumbent exercises judgment in planning, organizing, and executing the training function within established APLI policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design, preparation, delivery, and assessment of training and development programs for City managers and employees.
• Collaborate with HR professionals to assess and implement organizational development programs, processes, and training initiatives in alignment with organizational strategies.
• Develop and/or approve content, methods, and materials for training staff, potentially conducting courses.
• Consult with management on performance, organizational, and leadership matters, conducting needs assessments to enhance employee job performance and overall company effectiveness.
• Identify City needs for leadership development, succession planning, career management, interpersonal skills, and communication training.
• Implement new training programs and formats departmentally and citywide.
• Manage social media presence across departmental channels including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Track mandatory trainings for the department using the COA Learning Management System (LMS) and upload attendee data for citywide trainings into Oracle.
• Coordinate trainings for User Agencies and internal staff.
• Create graphics and media for presentations, events, or other departmental needs.
• Monitor and analyze social media and training analytics for departmental reporting purposes.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Principles, practices, and trends in employee training, organizational development, and adult learning theory.
• Instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation).
• Training needs assessment techniques and methods for measuring training effectiveness and ROI.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with department leaders, subject matter experts, and outside vendors.
• Plan, organize, and manage multiple training initiatives, projects, and deadlines concurrently.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the performance of training staff.
• Adult Learning Experience; preferably in Law Enforcement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and eight (8) years of related work experience.
• Organizational Development Certificate.
• Master Facilitator or senior facilitator certification.
• License in Microsoft.
• A recognized training or talent development credential is preferred, such as ATD's Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), APTD, or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP.
• Industry-specific certification (e.g., OSHA 10/30-Hour, forklift trainer certification, first aid/CPR instructor certification) may be required depending on assignment and the training content delivered.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBTI, DISC, StrengthsFinder Assessments/PHR.
• Covey Instructor certification.

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are necessary to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

• Lifting Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Pay

$68,156.41 annually.