Law Enforcement Instructional Programs Supervisor

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT

ROLE TITLE:  Program Admin Manager II      

Working Title:  Law Enforcement Instructional Programs Supervisor      

Pay Band:  5    

Position #:  CJS00423

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Law Enforcement Instructional Programs Supervisor in Richmond, Virginia.  This position supports the Division of Law Enforcement.  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:

• Supervise the process of developing model lesson plans and practical exercises for training for all criminal justice professions.
• Coordinate and provide direction to the Law Enforcement Curriculum Specialist team and their development.  
• Liaison with criminal justice training academies to determine needs and strategize model curriculum development for all regulated professions.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and experienced law enforcement training professionals to develop model curriculum practical exercises.  
• Supervise the deployment of model lesson plans/curriculum to the various criminal justice training academies.
• Travel and oversee the deployment of the model curriculums in-person at various law enforcement training academies throughout the Commonwealth.
• Review the final drafts of the model curriculum for approval and deployment.
• Complete employee performance plans/evaluations by established deadlines and with proper documentation.
• Establish clear expectations that are well communicated and relate to the goals and objectives of the Division.
• Provide staff with frequent, constructive feedback and effective supervision, including interim evaluations as appropriate.
• Effectively & efficiently direct programs, operations, and services in accordance with budget, manpower allocation, business goals and objectives, & strategic planning initiatives.
• Supervise the Development and Revision of Training Standards and Performance Outcomes
• Supervise the Curriculum Review Committee (CRC) meetings to develop, revise, and maintain training standards and performance outcomes for regulated criminal justice professionals.
• Analyze and evaluate proposed changes to training standards to ensure alignment with the Code of Virginia, Virginia Administrative Code, and Department policy.
• Monitor legislation, regulatory changes, and emerging trends to identify impacts on training standards and recommend necessary updates.
• Ensure training standards are operationally relevant, legally sufficient, and reflective of best practices in criminal justice training.   

What the ideal candidate must possess:

• Strong foundation in criminal justice training methodologies and Adult Learning Theory, with ability to apply these principles in evaluating and improving training programs.
• Experienced in developing, revising, and maintaining lesson plans and instructional materials to support consistent, high-quality training.
• Ability to provide executive level guidance to Chiefs, Sheriffs, Jail Superintendents, Academy Directors, and other criminal justice leaders on complex training and regulatory matters.
• Knowledge of project planning and management.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the statutory and regulatory process.
• Knowledge of the Virginia Code.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
• Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.     
• Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self-motivated employee.
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.

Additional Considerations:

• Extensive experience working with criminal justice agencies.
• Significant experience with the delivery of criminal justice training.  
• Significant experience with criminal justice training standards.
• Experience with lesson plan and/or curriculum development.
• Experience with project management.
• Experience with meeting facilitation.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, including leading staff, managing workloads, providing feedback, and overseeing programmatic or operational functions.
• DCJS Instructor certifications (general, firearms, defensive tactics, and/or driver training) reflecting advanced instructional competency and subject matter expertise.   

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. 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 $88,000 to $98,000 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 September 23, 2026.  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) 225-4399 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.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact dcjshr@dcjs.virginia.gov.

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.