Law Enforcement Training & Curriculum Lead

Department of Marine Resources; Vassalboro (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety is seeking a professional services specialist to coordinate and provide education and training for law enforcement and corrections personnel. You will develop curricula, set instructor criteria, and evaluate programs under limited supervision.

Responsibilities include scheduling and delivering courses, selecting qualified instructors, updating materials, and overseeing fitness testing and certifications. Experience in training design and grant writing is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of curriculum planning, course development, test construction, and evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of academy policy pertaining to instructor fees, educational materials, and other program costs.
• Knowledge of ADA/EEO rules and regulations.
• Ability to design comprehensive training programs.
• Ability to develop written tests.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, coordinates, and evaluates law enforcement training courses to ensure effective programs.
• Instructs students in specialty areas to deliver training courses.
• Researches and updates training materials including physical fitness programs to keep content current.
• Administers and oversees physical fitness testing per standards to ensure officer fitness.
• Identifies and selects instructors for unit courses to provide qualified personnel.
• Evaluates instructor performance to ensure standards compliance.
• Monitors officer certifications and notifies agencies when recertification is due.
• Develops evaluation methods to measure training effectiveness.
• Writes grant proposals to secure funding for training programs.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Public safety training

Assessment techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or Public Education

Job description

The Department of Public Safety is seeking a professional services specialist to coordinate and provide education and training for law enforcement and corrections personnel. You will develop curricula, set instructor criteria, and evaluate programs under limited supervision.

Responsibilities include scheduling and delivering courses, selecting qualified instructors, updating materials, and overseeing fitness testing and certifications. Experience in training design and grant writing is essential.