Police Training Specialist

James City County Police Department; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

James City County Police Department seeks a part-time training professional to design and deliver in-service and certification programs for law enforcement staff, using classroom, practical exercises and scenario-based activities.

The role coordinates with internal and external partners, assesses training needs, implements programs, and stays current with criminal justice trends and regulations to ensure compliant, effective employee development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, education, or related field with four years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a professional adult educator including needs assessments, training development, delivery, evaluation, and contracting third-party training.
• Certification as instructor preferred.
• Experience in professional criminal justice training program management preferred.
• Proficiency with computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer training programs; analyze and resolve training issues.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads basic in-service, certification updates, and specialized training programs through classroom instruction and scenario-based activities.
• Identifies training needs and implements programs, learning objectives, and instructional methodologies.
• Assesses employee training and development needs; evaluates training effectiveness.
• Provides training and coaching to staff involved in employee development efforts.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to coordinate training and ensure compliance.
• Designs or procures training programs to achieve organizational goals and support change, including E-Learning initiatives.
• Keeps up-to-date on trends and legislation in criminal justice; recommends policy and procedure updates.
• Acts as subject matter expert in criminal justice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adult education

Needs assessments

Instructional design

Training delivery

Contracting for third-party training

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

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Essential Job Functions

• Develops and leads basic In-service, required certification updates, and specialized law enforcement training programs through classroom instruction, practical exercises, and scenario-based activities.

• Identifies training needs across the Department and implements appropriate programs, learning objectives, and instructional methodologies to support operational and organizational goals.

• Assesses Police Department employee performance and training and development needs; evaluates training effectiveness and participates in and develops initiatives to promote employee engagement.

• Provides training and coaching to Police Department staff involved in employee development efforts; facilitates team development activities.

• Collaborates with internal and external law enforcement partners, academies, vendors, agencies, and specialty units to coordinate training efforts, ensure compliance, and support mutual training goals.

• Designs, implements, or procures training programs to achieve organizational goals, reinforces culture and facilitates change to include E-Learning initiatives.

• Keeps up-to-date on current trends and legislation in criminal justice; recommends changes to policies, procedures, and practices to reflect best management practices and comply with current laws and regulations.

• Performs as subject matter expert in criminal justice.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Preparation Needed

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, education, human resources, public administration, or a related field and four years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience as a professional adult educator that includes conducting needs assessments, training development and delivery, training effectiveness evaluation and contracting for third-party delivered training and development activities.

• Certification as a Department of Criminal Justice Services General Instructor, Training Management Professional through an approved agency preferred.

• Experience in professional criminal justice, training and/or program management preferred.

• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.

• Demonstrated experience to develop, implement, and administer effective training programs; assess, analyze, and creatively resolve training-related issues; work effectively as a committee facilitator, team member, and with all stakeholders.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Strong ability to manage a wide range of law enforcement and criminal justice policies, program and functions; work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees, and the public.

• Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).