ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III (Contractual Position- Police Instructor)

Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) seeks an experienced Police Trainer/Instructor to deliver mandated classes to entrance-level criminal justice students and coordinate training with other instructors. You will research and develop classes on related topics and support law enforcement in-service programs to ensure current materials.

The incumbent will update lesson plans and presentations and participate in program projects as needed, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Five years of experience in the law enforcement profession.
• Substitutions allowed for education: 30 college credits per year of experience, or a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Instruct police entrance-level training classes.
• Evaluate training courses for value before use.
• Assist with law enforcement in-service classes.
• Design and implement assigned programmatic projects.
• Update training materials and presentations regularly.
• Coordinate delivery of training by other instructors.
• Answer inquiries on police training regulations from clients and the public.
• Complete special projects and assist at skills venues as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor's degree substitution allowed

Job description

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

STD0015

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions Police Training Unit 6852 4th St. Sykesville, MD 21784 *This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.*

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent instructs mandated classes to entrance-level criminal justice students and may be responsible for coordinating training classes taught by other instructors. The incumbent researches and develops classes on various criminal justice related topics. The incumbent will assist with law enforcement in-service classes and program projects to ensure current training materials and presentations.

POSITION DUTIES

• Instruct police entrance-level training classes.
• Evaluate training courses to determine their value before material is presented to client agency personnel.
• Assist with law enforcement in-service classes.
• Design and implement assigned programmatic projects.
• Conduct on-going research to update training materials/lesson plans/powerpoint presentations for classes being taught.
• Facilitate/coordinate the delivery of training by other training providers.
• Answer inquiries on police training regulations from client agencies and the public.
• Complete special projects as assigned as well as assist at the skills venues as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of experience in the law enforcement profession.

Notes

• 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.
• 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
• 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Three years of experience as a Police Trainer/Instructor, developing and delivering training.
• 2. Valid Academic instructor Certification (COMAR 12.94.04) or the ability to obtain within first 6 months of employment.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.
• As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Additional Information

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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