Police Training Specialist

Job Summary

Part-Time Position - $30 / hour or higher DOQ

Performs experienced professional work implementing Police Department specialized instruction based on the developmental and certification needs identified.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and leads basic In-service, required certification updates, and specialized law enforcement training programs through classroom instruction, practical exercises, and scenario-based activities.

• Identifies training needs across the Department and implements appropriate programs, learning objectives, and instructional methodologies to support operational and organizational goals.

• Assesses Police Department employee performance and training and development needs; evaluates training effectiveness and participates in and develops initiatives to promote employee engagement.

• Provides training and coaching to Police Department staff involved in employee development efforts; facilitates team development activities.

• Collaborates with internal and external law enforcement partners, academies, vendors, agencies, and specialty units to coordinate training efforts, ensure compliance, and support mutual training goals.

• Designs, implements, or procures training programs to achieve organizational goals, reinforces culture and facilitates change to include E-Learning initiatives.

• Keeps up-to-date on current trends and legislation in criminal justice; recommends changes to policies, procedures, and practices to reflect best management practices and comply with current laws and regulations.

• Performs as subject matter expert in criminal justice.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Preparation Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, education, human resources, public administration, or a related field and four years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience as a professional adult educator that includes conducting needs assessments, training development and delivery, training effectiveness evaluation and contracting for third-party delivered training and development activities.

• Certification as a Department of Criminal Justice Services General Instructor, Training Management Professional through an approved agency preferred.

• Experience in professional criminal justice, training and/or program management preferred.

• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.

• Demonstrated experience to develop, implement, and administer effective training programs; assess, analyze, and creatively resolve training-related issues; work effectively as a committee facilitator, team member, and with all stakeholders.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Strong ability to manage a wide range of law enforcement and criminal justice policies, program and functions; work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees, and the public.

• Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).

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