Training Specialist - Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

Iadlest; Nevada; Hybride; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Iadlest is seeking a Training Specialist for the Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). The role involves developing and evaluating lessons, supervising instructors, coordinating training resources, and delivering advanced courses to enhance professional development, management, and supervision within a disciplined academy environment.

Ideal candidates have prior full-time peace officer experience in Nevada, strong organizational and leadership skills, and proficiency with MS Word,

Qualifications

• Current or prior successful employment as a certified full-time peace officer in good standing in Nevada, equivalent to a Category I or II officer.
• Strong organizational skills with leadership abilities and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet resources.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply legal statutes, codes, and regulations; understanding policing standards and adult learning theory.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field; combination of experience, training and education may be used in lieu of above.
• Pre-employment background check is required; willingness to participate in POST Physical Readiness Test (PPRT).

Responsabilités

• Develop and evaluate lesson plans and curriculum addressing NAC mandates for Nevada peace officers.
• Supervise and evaluate instructors for content and performance.
• Coordinate and schedule training areas and resources.
• Develop and instruct specialized and advanced courses for professional development, management and supervision.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form; direct and participate in physical training sessions as needed.

Connaissances

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership

Organizational skills

Instructing curriculum

Adult learning theory

Ethical behavior

Physical fitness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Description du poste

Training Specialist - Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

Posted Date: August 5, 2026

Available until: September 5, 2027

Job Duties

Include but not limited to the following: Develop and evaluate lesson plans and curriculum that address NAC mandates for Nevada peace officers, supervise and evaluate instructors for content and performance, coordinate and schedule training areas and training resources, develop and instruct specialized and advanced courses that enhance the basic curriculum, and communicate effectively both written and orally. Develop and instruct specialized and advanced courses relevant to professional development, management and supervision. Research and make recommendations regarding current and potential trends related to law enforcement training, curriculum and needs. May direct and participate in basic academy physical training sessions as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Current or prior successful employment as a certified full-time peace officer in good standing at the local, state or federal level in a position equivalent to a Category I or II peace officer in Nevada. Applicants must have excellent organizational skills, demonstrate leadership, and sufficient working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and internet resources.

Current or prior successful employment as a certified full-time peace officer in good standing at the local, state or federal level in a position equivalent to a Category I or II peace officer in Nevada. Applicants must have excellent organizational skills, demonstrate leadership, and sufficient working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and internet resources.

Ability to read, understand and properly interpret and apply legal statutes, codes, and regulations. Current and full working knowledge of industry standards in policing methodology. Basic Instructor Development training with experience in instructing law enforcement related curriculum and/or law enforcement skills training. In-depth understanding of and experience in adult learning theory and principles of a disciplined environment. Candidates should embrace a disciplined basic academy environment and have an understanding of the importance of leadership, command presence, officer safety, ethical behavior and physical fitness.

Essential Qualifications

Prior successful employment as a full-time peace officer equivalent to a Nevada Category I or II officer.

The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree in a criminal justice related field, with diverse assignments while working as a peace officer to include patrol, investigations, training and supervision. A combination of experience, training and education may be used in lieu of above that demonstrate the necessary qualifications. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment background check.

Physical demands: This position may require the applicant to participate in and instruct physical fitness sessions as needed. Applicants may be administered the POST Physical Readiness Test (PPRT) for category I peace officers as part of the interview process. The standards for the PPRT are:

• Vertical Jump of not less than 14 inches
• Agility Run in not more than 19.5 seconds
• 30 sit-ups in one minute
• 300 meter sprint in not more than 68 seconds
• 1.5 mile run in not more than 16 minutes 57 seconds