Training Coordinator

Ada-County; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (PERSI)

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Gym access

Optional 401(k) / Roth IRA

Job summary

Ada County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Training Coordinator to plan and coordinate specialized training across the Court Services Bureau. This role involves scheduling courses, managing training aids, and coordinating with vendors and instructors to ensure high-quality programs.

The position requires knowledge of training principles, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain thorough training records, including POST certification activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Knowledge of police work and ancillary programs.
• Knowledge of training principles and practices.
• Knowledge of training materials and resources available.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with a computer to keep records and produce reports.
• Ability to organize and coordinate training sessions.
• Ability to learn departmental regulations and procedures concerning training.
• Ability to write clearly and logically.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate training courses, audiovisual setup, room scheduling, and training aids.
• Coordinate trainings with vendors, hosts, course promotion, documentation, and AV support.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and maintain training records; support POST certification efforts.
• Maintain LMS records and ensure accurate documentation for audits.
• Interact with agency contacts across administration, supervision, and operations to fulfill training needs.
• Assist with PREA, CPR, Healthy Pursuits, and other program requirements; support retirees and coordination with POST.

Skills

Verbal communication

Computer proficiency

Training coordination

Tact and diplomacy

Written communication

Independent work

Organizing training sessions

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Criminal Justice, Employee Development, or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Plans and coordinates specialized training throughout the Sheriff’s Office. Performs related work and other duties as assigned. The position is located in the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Court Services Bureau.

SHIFT INFORMATION

Generally Monday - Friday, day shift hours, with some flexibility required.

BENEFITS

• Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Idaho PERSI retirement plan
• Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Post-Employment Health Plan – 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances
• Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave
• No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities
• Wellness Program
• Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA

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• Assesses training needs through surveys, interviews, and research;

• Coordinates scheduling of training courses, audiovisual equipment, room scheduling and other training aids;
• Coordinates trainings with requested vendors from hosting request, course promotion, documentation, AV and other training aids;

• Evaluates effectiveness of training presented;
• Maintains training records for archival purposes;
• Processes all agency training documentation into multiple databases for accurate record keeping including processes for POST audits;

• Assists departmental instructors and employees in applying for Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification and attendance in training courses and academies;
• Maintains liaison between the Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training;
• Assists commissioned coordinators with academy requirements and documentation;
• Maintains Learning Management System (LMS) which includes installing, distributing, and monitoring online trainings received from subject matter experts;
• Monitors the Training Request system and reacts to the requests as they are received for approval;
• Forms relationships with agency contacts (administration, supervisors, operations, etc.);
• Maintains and coordinates the following programs/requirements: the PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) training records for staff, interns and contractors; the CPR program; the Healthy Pursuits program;
• Assists with the retired law enforcement office (RLEO) qualification system; and
• Participates on an interagency training committee to exchange ideas on training needs and resources.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain supplies for external vendor courses;
• Ordering supplies as needed;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Employee Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred;

• Knowledge of theprinciples and practices related to police work and other ancillary programs of the department;
• Knowledge of training principles and practices;
• Knowledge of training materials and resources available;

• Skill in verbal communications;
• Skill in the use of a computer to keep records and produce reports;
• Ability to incorporate into training programs, principles, procedures, laws, and regulations applicable to police work and ancillary/support services;
• Ability to organize, and coordinate training sessions;
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy;
• Ability to learn departmental regulations and procedures concerning training;
• Ability to write clearly and logically;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to perform the duties of the position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others;
• May require flexibility in weekly schedule.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph, credit check, and background investigation;

• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.