TRAINING COORDINATOR, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of TRAINING COORDINATOR assigned to Professional Development.

Under the Training Commander's supervision, the Training Coordinator assigned to Professional Development will be responsible for the training of civilian employees, evaluating the division's needs and current practices, and creating and delivering a training development plan complete with materials, tutorials, instructions, and learning resources such as online modules and guides. This individual is responsible for researching and selecting the best platforms to deliver training materials and improve employee training and performance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENT

Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver (Download PDF reader). Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link to the form is provided in red above.

Applications must be submitted before the closing date of June 23, 2026.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: The duties listed below are in addition to the duties assigned under the associated job description.

The omission of specific work statements does not necessarily exclude them from being performed by the position, and they are for illustrative purposes only.

REFERENCE TRAINING COORDINATOR VIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• Ensure that the agency is equipped with a workforce that can optimize its current and future goals and objectives and deliver quality service that can meet stakeholders' requirements or needs

• Through the process of developing skills and helping several individuals to reach their potential, the trainer helps to build employee satisfaction, which makes it easier for an organization to attract and retain a quality workforce

• Responsible for increasing the agency's productivity by teaching new skills and knowledge to our employees

• Develop a schedule to assess training needs

• Conduct employee surveys and interviews

• Consult with other trainers, managers, and leadership

• Conceptualize training materials based on data and research, and track and compile data

• Communicate training needs, online resources, and create training strategies, initiatives, and materials

• Contact and utilize outside vendors and resources for instructional technology

• Conduct training through new materials and maintain a database of all training materials. Test and review the created materials

• Instruct employee training and onboarding

• Review employee performance and learning

• Coordinate and monitor enrollment, schedules, costs, and equipment

• Conduct training that targets the civilian agency staff, design and assess training programs

• Strict adherence to agency/division philosophy and mission statement

• Assist the Career Development Lieutenant as needed

REFERENCE TRAINING COORDINATOR VIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Project Management, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred
• Two (2) years of direct work experience in coordinating employee training and performance improvement
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of related training, education, and experience
• Preferred certification from talent and training associations
• Experience in project management
• Knowledge of office procedures and billing
• Proficient in MS Office; working knowledge of learning management systems and delivery tools
• Excellent organizational and multitasking ability
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with traditional and modern job training methods and techniques
• Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

REFERENCE TRAINING COORDINATOR VIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency.

POSITION ASSIGNMENT WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment for this position is in an office and classroom atmosphere. The incumbent performs most illustrative duties in a sedentary position or standing position. Work is generally performed during normal business hours, although the incumbent may be required to work any schedule that fulfills the needs of the position.

Unclassified Position

Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources Division

Sanford FL 32773
mmcnamara@seminolesheriff.org
(689) 355-2627

External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, past employment/education verification, driver license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest/conviction record, and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.

The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which you've applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.

Candidates must also comply with the Agency's current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here (Download PDF reader). An applicant's tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency's review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency's policy.

Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division, to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background, failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description, or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office after one year from date of notification.

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is committed to a diverse work force, is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families, and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally, certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.