Director of Training & Curriculum Development Job Listing at State of Vermont in Pittsford, VT (Job ID B4BBD4EC-5B05-4)

Description

Overview

The Vermont Criminal Justice Council (VCJC) is seeking a highly skilled Director of Training and Curriculum Development to lead the delivery of legally defensible, competency-based law enforcement training across the state from our Pittsford, VT campus.

 

This full-time leadership position will oversee the redevelopment of the IADLEST-compliant basic training curriculum and ensure future curriculum meets evolving legal standards, case law, and constitutional requirements while producing measurable learning outcomes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate hands-on experience in building and evaluating transferable-skill-based curricula aligned with adult and adolescent learning theories, with a proven ability to develop interactive, high-impact in-person and online content that engages diverse learning styles. The Director will supervise instructional staff, manage hybrid and digital learning platforms, and ensure that all content supports legally sound practices in critical areas such as de-escalation, mental health response, DEI, victim-centered approaches, and substance use disorder awareness.

 

A background in instructional design, data-informed evaluation, and professional development for instructors is essential, along with strong communication, time management, and organizational skills. This is a rare opportunity to influence public safety training at a foundational level through thoughtful, modern curriculum strategies rooted in accountability, research, and equity. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional overnights required.

Who May Apply

This position, Director of Training & Curriculum Development (Job Requisition #53338), is open to all State employees and external applicants. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kenneth Hawkins at kenneth.hawkins@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are largely performed in an office setting however exposure to inclement weather and strenuous activity during training events should be expected.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) or more years of experience in a criminal justice setting, including experience with one or more of the following: curriculum development, adult education, program administration, law enforcement, or coordination and/or delivery of law enforcement-related training.

Special Requirements

Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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