Advanced De-Escalation Training Lead

Buckeye Police Department; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Police Department is seeking a De-escalation Training Specialist to develop, deliver, and evaluate advanced de-escalation training for sworn and professional staff. The role emphasizes evidence-based practices and immersive simulations (VirTra or similar) to enhance use-of-force decision-making.

The position supports the department's priorities on constitutional policing and risk mitigation, and accommodates both civilian and sworn applicants who meet the qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years' law enforcement experience, including exposure to use of force decision-making.
• Experience as a sworn officer and as a use-of-force instructor or SME.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and improves de-escalation training programs department-wide.
• Delivers AZPOST-compliant instruction on de-escalation, use of force, crisis intervention, and tactical decision-making.

Skills

AZPOST standards

Use-of-force decision-making

Curriculum design

Immersive simulation

Instruction delivery

Education

AZPOST instructor certification

Tools

VirTra system

Training software

Job description

Buckeye Police Department is seeking a De-escalation Training Specialist to develop, deliver, and evaluate advanced de-escalation training for sworn and professional staff. The role emphasizes evidence-based practices and immersive simulations (VirTra or similar) to enhance use-of-force decision-making.

The position supports the department's priorities on constitutional policing and risk mitigation, and accommodates both civilian and sworn applicants who meet the qualifications.