Training Coordinator

Essential Functions

• Affirms training needs through surveys, interviews, and research;
• Schedules training courses, audiovisual equipment, and room scheduling;
• Coordinates trainings with requested vendors;
• Evaluates the effectiveness of training presentations;
• Maintains training records for archival purposes;
• Processes all agency training documentation into multiple databases;
• Affords assistance to departmental instructors and employees in obtaining Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification;
• Maintains liaison with the Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training;
• Affords assistance to commissioned coordinators with academy requirements and documentation;
• Maintains Learning Management System (LMS) which includes installing, distributing, and monitoring online trainings;
• Maintains the Training Request system and reacts to requests;
• Formulates relationships with agency contacts;
• Maintains and coordinates the following programs/requirements: PREA training records, CPR program, Healthy Pursuits program, retired law enforcement office (RLEO) qualification system, and participates on an interagency training committee.

Additional Functions

• Maintains supplies for external vendor courses;
• Orders supplies as needed;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Employee Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices related to police work and other ancillary programs of the department;
• Knowledge of training principles and practices;
• Knowledge of training materials and resources available;
• Skills in verbal communications;
• Skills in the use of a computer to keep records and produce reports;
• Ability to incorporate into training programs, principles, procedures, laws, and regulations applicable to police work and ancillary/support services;
• Ability to organize and coordinate training sessions;
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy;
• Ability to learn departmental regulations and procedures concerning training;
• Ability to write clearly and logically;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to perform the duties of the position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others;
• May require flexibility in weekly schedule.

Other Requirements

• Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph, credit check, and background investigation;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.