Public Safety Program Specialist 1 - 227018

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services in Albany, NY invites applications for a Public Safety Program Specialist 1, SG-18. The role supports research, development, and implementation of in-service training programs for police and peace officers, including direct instruction and program administration.

Candidates should have six years of qualifying experience in law enforcement training or related fields, with substitution options for degrees; travel about 25% is expected, and

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of qualifying experience as a law enforcement officer, trainer, or public safety administrator.
• Experience in developing, delivering, and evaluating training programs is preferred.
• Substitution: associate degree or 60 credits substitutes for two years; bachelor’s for four years.

Responsibilities

• Direct instruction of law enforcement training programs including impairment-related courses.
• Coordinate scheduling, monitoring, and logistics of training.
• Prepare materials, tables, reports, and graphics for executive review or publication.
• Review and evaluate training programs and instructors for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Travel approximately 25%.

Skills

Public safety training

Program administration

Instructing

Research/data analysis

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits

Bachelor’s degree may substitute

Law enforcement knowledge beneficial

Job description

Duties Description

Under the direction of a higher-level Public Safety Program Specialist within the DCJS Office of Public Safety, the Public Safety Program Specialist 1, SG-18 will assist in the research, development, and implementation of in-service training programs for police and peace officers. Incumbents oversee the administration of training programs; perform duties related to the research and development of law enforcement training; serve as an instructor in training programs; conduct training-related studies; provide technical assistant to various law enforcement agencies; and review and evaluate training programs and instructors for compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Direct instruction of select law enforcement training programs to include highway safety DWI detection and related impaired driver courses.
• Facilitation of training programs inclusive of scheduling, monitoring, and logistical arrangements.
• Conduct research into new technologies, evidence-based practices, emerging law enforcement and criminal justice trends, and identify and offer best practice recommendations to increase the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of law enforcement actions.
• Provide direct technical assistance to agencies for implementation of programs.
• Prepare and disseminate training announcements and information concerning educational opportunities.
• Assemble and provide instructional materials to agencies.
• Prepare and provide tables, written reports, charts, and graphics on topical research such as new technologies, evidence-based practices, and emerging law enforcement and criminal justice trends for executive level review, public presentation and/or publication.
• Review and analyze criminal justice policy, programs, legislation, and research studies.
• Assist in the development, evaluation, review, and implementation of various kinds of presentations and training to law enforcement. This may also include reviewing and evaluating complaints from training program recipients.
• Maintain various web-based programs.
• Assemble and facilitate stakeholder advisory panels.
• Assist in the development of law enforcement training programs, curricula, and best practice recommendations.
• Prepare standard Letter of Agreements.
• Inform program manager of training opportunities and programs.
• Secure and setup training venues for the delivery of training. Establish pre-requisites and select attendees to participate in training based on employment responsibilities authorized by statute and regulations.
• Provide technical assistance in assigned programs; developing and updating training policies and guidance; and updating training manuals using appropriate resources.
• Provide technical assistance on the development or amendment of regulations and statutes.
• Serve as a liaison for the assigned areas to outside agencies, inclusive of the Executive Chamber, and non-state governmental entities.
• Participate in workgroups with other governmental entities related to assigned areas. Evaluate instructors currently providing training to covered persons or agencies.
• Audit training programs and conduct analysis of compliance to training standards. Supervise programs to ensure compliance by covered programs and instructors with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and contracts.
• Approximately 25% travel is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Public Safety Program Specialist Trainee 1: Non-competitive: four years of qualifying experience* as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency**.

Public Safety Program Specialist Trainee 2: Non-competitive: successful completion of 52 weeks as a Public Safety Program Specialist Trainee 1; or five years of qualifying experience* as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency**.

Public Safety Program Specialist 1, SG-18: Non-competitive: successful completion of 52 weeks as a Public Safety Program Specialist Trainee 2; or six years of qualifying experience* as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency**.

Six (6) years of qualifying experience either as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency; OR in the research, development, and implementation of training programs specific to one or more of the following areas: Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Domestic Preparedness, Emergency/Disaster Management, Emergency Medical Service, Safety, Health and Environmental Management or a closely related discipline.

• All qualifying experience must have been gained after basic/recruit training. Time served for basic/recruit training does not count toward the qualifying experience.
• Substitution: an associate degree or 60 college credit hours may substitute for two years of general experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of general experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer in New York State, with substantial experience in traffic enforcement and impaired-driving enforcement.
• Demonstrated experience administering Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) during impaired-driving investigations.
• Experience as an SFST instructor, including experience providing SFST instruction to police recruits and/or in-service law enforcement personnel.
• Experience providing courtroom testimony concerning impaired-driving investigations and SFST administration, including testimony at criminal trials and before grand juries.
• Demonstrated experience investigating and making arrests for Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired offenses, including preparation of supporting depositions, arrest documentation, and related case materials.
• Working knowledge of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law provisions related to impaired driving, as well as procedures associated with DWI/DWAI investigations.
• Experience developing lesson plans, instructor materials, student materials, PowerPoint presentations, practical exercises, and other law-enforcement training curricula.
• Experience evaluating instructors, observing training delivery, or reviewing training programs for adherence to established curriculum, instructional, or regulatory standards.
• Training or experience in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE).
• Experience instructing officers in articulation of SFST observations and report writing, because this bridges enforcement, training, and courtroom testimony.
• Experience developing or updating training in response to changes in statute, case law, technology, or accepted law-enforcement practices.

Additional Comments

Some positions may require travel to locations not serviced by public transportation.

Approximately 25% travel is required.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit at [e-mail] or [phone].