Division Director-Staff Dev & Train (#014921) Training Academy, Columbia (RICHLAND)

About the role

Directs the department's Division of Staff Development and Training, which includes managing the design, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive statewide staff development and training program for over 5,000 employees of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC).

This position requires daily contact with inmates and successful completion of eight (8) weeks of SCDC basic training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the certification/recertification program and various development programs to ensure compliance with federal and state legislation, as well as agency policy and procedures.
• Manage staff, resource instructors, training classes, feeding and housing of students, maintenance of building and grounds, and provide security for inmate workers.
• Plan and direct the implementation of the agency's employee development programs using information from organizational needs analysis, management and employee consultation, and program evaluation.
• Oversee curriculum design/development, testing and evaluation procedures, and instructor performance.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree.
• Ten years' experience in the management of a staff development and training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in staff development and training within a corrections or law enforcement agency or a branch of the United States Armed Forces.

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance (including prescription coverage and wellness benefits), dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: State employees are offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Eligible employees may also participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Workplace Benefits: Includes paid vacation and sick leave, telecommuting and flexible work schedules (where available), tuition assistance, holiday leave, and discounts on purchases and travel.

Note: Benefits are available to most state employees, with exceptions for those in temporary, grant, or time-limited positions. Contact the hiring agency for specifics.