Police Training Specialist

Job Summary

Responsibilities

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, reinforce culture and facilitate 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.

Qualifications

• 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 DCJS 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).

Post Offer Requirements

• Background investigation, including polygraph
• Credential check
• Driving record check
• Drug screening
• National, state, and local criminal/sex offender record checks