MCJA Training Coordinator (Anticipated Vacancy)

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

Department of Public Safety

Job Class Code: 7021

Grade: 25 (Professional/Technical)

Salary: $56,867.20 - $79,747.20/Annually

Location: Vassalboro, ME

Opening Date : November 5, 2026

Closing Date : November 20, 2026

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

DESCRIPTION:

This is professional services work involving the coordination and provision of education and training to law enforcement and corrections personnel. Work includes developing curricula and criteria for selecting and evaluating instructors teaching law enforcement and corrections programs. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Schedules, coordinates, and evaluates law enforcement and corrections training courses in order to ensure effective training programs.
• Instructs students in specialty areas in order to deliver training courses.
• Researches and identifies new and changing training materials and courses including developing physical fitness training programs in order to ensure course materials are current.
• Administers and oversees the physical fitness testing in accordance with the Cooper Institute standards in order to ensure appropriate fitness of law enforcement personnel.
• Identifies and selects instructors for unit courses in order to provide qualified instructors.
• Evaluates instructor performance in order to ensure compliance with established instructional standards.
• Monitors the certifications of law enforcement officers in order to notify local agencies when their officers need recertification and/or to recommend decertification if necessary.
• Designs program evaluation and performance methods for students, law enforcement officials, and cadets in order to measure training effectiveness.
• Develops and writes grant proposals for training programs in order to secure necessary funding.
• Serves as the EEO/ADA officer in order to handle discrimination complaints and respond to requests for accommodations.
• Counsels and assists cadets and other students individually and in groups in order to provide support, guidance, and serve as mentor.
• Investigates student misconduct and prepares evidence and related case materials in order to prosecute student expulsion cases before the MCJA Board of Trustees.
• Organizes, arranges, and coordinates with drug evaluation and classification experts in order to train law enforcement in recognizing drug and/or alcohol impairment while operating a motor vehicle.
• Negotiates agreements with institutions of higher learning in order to provide Academy approved Law Enforcement Pre-Service (LEP) courses and to train law enforcement officers off site.
• Enters into rental and leasing agreements with outside agencies in order to facilitate identification, negotiation, development, and occupation of leased space.
• Oversees the MCJA facility and makes operational decisions in order to provide coverage in the absence of superiors.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 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 Cooper Institute physical fitness programs.
• Knowledge of the certification requirements of law enforcement officers in Maine.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol recognition methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of counseling methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of budget processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of academy disciplinary codes and procedures.
• Knowledge of ADA/EEO rules and regulations.
• Ability to investigate and prosecute alleged cases of misconduct.
• Ability to assess training needs of law enforcement and corrections personnel.
• Ability to design comprehensive training programs.
• Ability to develop written tests.
• Ability to determine student learning levels and assess quality of instruction.
• Ability to instruct law enforcement and corrections personnel.
• Ability to negotiate training and curriculum agreements.
• Ability to maintain records and statistics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or Public Education and two (2) years experience in the criminal justice system.
• Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-\"Dirigo\" or \"I lead\"-as they provide essential services to Mainers.