Program Specialist 4 (Curriculum Developer)

State-of-Washington-Criminal-Justice-Training-Commissio; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

State retirement system

Job summary

Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is seeking a Program Specialist 4 to lead curriculum development for the Field Training Officer/Patrol Training Officer programs. This role sits in the Curriculum Unit and supports instructional systems design, evaluation, and implementation across statewide training initiatives.

The position emphasizes adult learning principles, interleaving, and certifiable curriculum standards.

Qualifications

• At least six years of experience in curriculum development for criminal justice or military personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Communications, English, Psychology/Sociology, or similar/related degree plan.
• At least two years of experience in curriculum development for criminal justice or military personnel.
• At least two years of documented experience in positions requiring project management, collaboration, problem solving skills, analysis, and strategy.
• Understanding of adult teaching and learning methods.
• Understanding and support for cultural diversity.
• Ability to model the agency mission, vision, values in communications and interactions with staff and students.
• Strong work ethic, self-directed, and able to work in a team-teaching environment.
• Skills for basic computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to support the agency's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Responsibilities

• Draft, develop, and design competency-based curriculum and resource guides, templates, and reference materials aligned with WSCJTC standards, adult learning principles, and evidence-based practices with primary responsibility for the FTO/PTO and Reserve Academy curriculum.
• Conduct needs assessments identifying gaps and performance expectations for an officer beginning Field/Patrol Training post-basic academies.
• Receive and follow instructional design structure to document curriculum proposals by subject matter experts, research resources and information, policy documents, and identify solutions to address conflicts therein.
• Liaise with subject matter experts to support design and redesign of curriculum in their area of instruction to include classroom, practical, mock scenarios, and online training and testing.
• Effectively communicate the instructional design methodology used by the curriculum unit. Respond timely and well to questions posed by internal and external partners in areas of delegated authority. Where ambiguity exists, seek clarification from supervisor/manager.
• Build upon relationships with criminal justice agencies and the public to ensure voices are heard and the curriculum developed delivers expected results. Assist with working group meetings on specific curricular content where necessary.

Skills

Curriculum development

Project management

Collaboration

Adult learning principles

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Communications, English, Psychology/Sociology

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is hiring a Program Specialist 4 to serve as a Curriculum Developer. Assigned to the Curriculum Unit, this position work as part of the Unit’s Instructional Systems Design team responsible for researching, creating, implementing, and evaluating Law Enforcement and Correctional training programs. The curriculum created by this position and team will impact statewide curriculum content and delivery standards. This position’s focus will be developing and updating curriculum for the Field Training Officer/Patrol Training Officer (FTO/PTO) to ensure it reflects the Agency’s focus on adult learning principles, interleaving, and certifiable curriculum standards. If you are experienced in curriculum design, are a collaborative communicator with effective relationship building skills, we encourage you to apply! Come be a part of a dedicated team working to strengthen the integrity and accountability of training provided to officerswithin Washington’s law enforcement and correctional professions.

The Benefits:

WSCJTC offers outstanding healthcare benefits, choice of state retirement programs including a defined benefit pension plan, advancement opportunities, and flexible/compressed work schedules.

At the WSCJTC, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

Duties assigned to this position include (but are not limited to):

• Draft, develop, and design competency-based curriculum and resource guides, templates, and reference materials aligned with WSCJTC standards, adult learning principles, and evidence-based practices with primary responsibility for the FTO/PTO and Reserve Academy curriculum.
• Conduct needs assessments identifying gaps and performance expectations for an officer beginning Field/Patrol Training post-basic academies.
• Receive and follow instructional design structure to document curriculum proposals by subject matter experts, research resources and information, policy documents, and identify solutions to address conflicts therein.
• Liaise with subject matter experts to support design and redesign of curriculum in their area of instruction to include classroom, practical, mock scenarios, and online training and testing.
• Effectively communicate the instructional design methodology used by the curriculum unit. Respond timely and well to questions posed by internal and external partners in areas of delegated authority. Where ambiguity exists, seek clarification from supervisor/manager.
• Build upon relationships with criminal justice agencies and the public to ensure voices are heard and the curriculum developed delivers expected results. Assist with working group meetings on specific curricular content where necessary.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• At least six years of experience in curriculum development for criminal justice or military personnel (law enforcement, corrections, juvenile corrections)

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Communications, English, Psychology/Sociology, or similar/related degree plan

AND

• At least two years of experience in curriculum development for criminal justice or military personnel (law enforcement, corrections, juvenile corrections)

AS WELL AS:

• At least two years of documented experience in positions requiring project management, collaboration, problem solving skills, analysis, and strategy. (This experience may run concurrently with the requirements above).
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Understanding of adult teaching and learning methods.
• Understanding and support for cultural diversity.
• Ability to model the agency mission, vision, values in communications and interactions with staff and students.
• Ability to perform in accordance with the agency’s code of conduct and other policies.
• Strong work ethic, self-directed, and able to work in a team-teaching environment.
• Skills for basic computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to support the agency's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Five years of documented experience in positions requiring project management, collaboration, problem solving skills, analysis, and strategy.
• Understanding of and/or experience with WSCJTC protocols and chain of command.
• Knowledge of training and instruction principles, content, and methodology.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system including federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Effective at developing and utilizing resources.

We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Contact Us:

If you have questions, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]

WSCJTC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSCJTC does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/.