The Training Coordinator is a mid‑level management position within Adams County Probation Services. The Training Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the department’s training, onboarding, and professional development programs. The Coordinator works collaboratively with the Chief Probation Officer, Deputy Chiefs of Operations, Directors, and the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Coordinator to ensure staff possess the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to deliver high‑quality probation services.
The Training Coordinator oversees training compliance, certification and recertification requirements, and workforce development initiatives. The position integrates evidence‑based practices (EBPs), restorative justice principles, and departmental priorities into training curricula. The Coordinator also evaluates training effectiveness, supports EBP skill development, and ensures training programs reinforce quality assurance findings and continuous improvement strategies.
Education, Experience and Training Requirements:
- Verification of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required, with knowledge of modern principles of criminology; degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field is preferred.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in probation services and working knowledge of courts, corrections, and/or law enforcement, as well as county, state, and federal government, and the ability to understand the interrelationship of these various levels of government.
- After hire, obtaining/maintaining certification in Protective Safety Systems and Firearms certification is required.
- After hire, annual completion of 40 hours of training per PCCD and/or JCJC requirements.
- Prior training, instructional, or workforce development experience preferred.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
- Ongoing training in instructional design, compliance standards, EBPs, and adult learning methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of evidence‑based probation practices, adult learning principles, and instructional design.
- Knowledge of JCJC, PCCD, PBPP, JJSES, BARJ, and departmental compliance standards.
Required Documentation:
- Cover Letter and Resume. When applying through a third party site, please merge documents into one to upload.
- Online application, including the profile portion of the Career Center.
Status: Full Time / Exempt, benefit eligible
Compensation: $57,708
We offer excellent benefit package including low cost medical, vision, dental, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiative, and pension plan with County contributions.
EOE/M/F/V/D
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of three years of experience in probation services
- Working knowledge of courts, corrections, law enforcement, and county, state, and federal government
- Protective Safety Systems certification after hire
- Firearms certification after hire
- Annual completion of 40 hours of training under PCCD and/or JCJC requirements
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license
- Knowledge of evidence-based probation practices, adult learning principles, and instructional design
- Knowledge of JCJC, PCCD, PBPP, JJSES, BARJ, and departmental compliance standards
- Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field
- Prior training, instructional, or workforce development experience
- Ongoing training in instructional design, compliance standards, evidence-based practices, and adult learning methodologies
What We Do
The County of Adams is a Pennsylvania county government carrying out functions assigned by state law. Its responsibilities include county courts and judicial records, public safety and emergency services, elections, tax services, human services, children and youth programs, conservation, planning, and veterans affairs. The county aims to provide services responsive to residents’ health, safety, and general welfare through effective, caring, and honest use of public resources.
