Law Enforcement Trainer - NE COA (Program Specialist 4)

Description

Duties

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

• Act as a lead TAC Officer of COA classes and facilitate the instruction of classroom, practical, and mock scenarios.
• Train and mentor students guided by WSCJTC agency values.
• Maintain order within the academy atmosphere, including motivating classes as a group and students individually.
• Support and mentor contracted TAC Officers and part-time contractors in leading academy classes.
• Communicate with student’s employing agencies regarding performance, attendance, coordination of additional training needs, test failures and remedial training.
• Upon request by, or with the assistance of, the Quality Standards Division, act as a subject matter expert in updating curriculum.
• Upon request by or with assistance of the Records Manager, act as a subject matter expert in identifying appropriate curriculum documentation for records request responses.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of experience in law enforcement in an assignment that may require the application of physical force -OR- At least five (5) years of experience as a trainer of criminal justice personnel (law enforcement, corrections, juvenile corrections) specifically in the areas of de-escalation, patrol tactics, criminal law, criminal procedures, control/defensive tactics, less lethal weapons, firearms, and/or control/defensive tactics.
• An understanding of adult teaching and learning methods
• At least two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience of criminal justice personnel (law enforcement, corrections, juvenile corrections). Serving as a lead trainer/primary coach/TAC Officer/ FTO/PTO are acceptable.
• No sustained use of force complaints in the past three (3) years
• Any community complaints in the last three (3) years must be satisfactorily explained.
• Able to model the Guardian Philosophy of policing in class on a daily basis.
• Strong work ethic, self-directed, and able to work in a team-teaching environment.
• Ability to support the agency's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Effective communication skills.

• Understanding of and/or experience with WSCJTC protocols and chain of command.
• WSCJTC Instructor Development - 2 (ID2) certification.
• Recent experience with Basic Law Enforcement Academy training.
• Skills in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with control/defensive tactics, wrestling, mixed martial arts, military combative, and/or Jiu-Jitsu.
• Less lethal tool certifications: electronic control weapons (ECW), Impact weapon, Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, projectile impact weapons.
• Knowledge of WA State purchase and procurement procedures.
• Public relations or professional communications experience.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically through NeoGov. Simply click the green "Apply" button in the upper right-hand corner to get started.

Please attach the following to your online application:

• A chronological Resume outlining your experience to date.
• A Letter of Interest detailing your qualifications, and why you believe you are the best person for this role, and
• A minimum of three (3) professional references who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.