Field Training Manager jobs in Garden Plain, KS

Position Overview

The position is a crucial member of the professional development unit at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). The Program Manager conceptualizes, designs, and develops programmatic content for the unit’s instruction and service. Independently coordinates large-scale and complex unit program(s) from its inception to the final presentation of the program, including administrative responsibilities. May provide training or teach on a specific subject matter area.

Job Description:

60% Manages program:

· Develops law enforcement continuing education and specialized law enforcement seminars, courses, classes, workshops, schools, and other training-related events being held on and off the KLETC campus.

· Researches and develops training classes and seminars for local, state, and federal law enforcement officers.

· Recruits subject matter experts as instructors and negotiates terms of contracts.

· Manages program assessment by designing, conducting, interpreting, and reporting evaluations from training events. Travels to external training locations. Evaluates the success of program offerings and report findings to the management team.

· Makes independent decisions regarding unanticipated contingencies associated with the program.

15% Manages Education Technology:

· Serves as subject matter expert for audio/video technology used in the classroom or remote settings, including troubleshooting and resolving problems.

· Recommends and implements technology initiatives to support training.

· Monitors the KLETC professional development website postings for accuracy and ensure they are up-to-date.

15% Represents KLETC in the Law Enforcement Community:

· Represents KLETC at conferences; serve on commissions, committees, or boards.

· Actively partners with the Kansas law enforcement community and professional law enforcement associations as directed by the management team.

· Works with event planning committees to develop and implement law enforcement association conference programs;

· Coordinates distance learning programs, classes, courses, etc., with other law enforcement agencies or organizations to ensure maximum customer service.

10% Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience;

· Experience in the management, coordination, or delivery of education or training programs;

· Excellent communication skills as evidenced by work history and application materials submitted;

· Experience with presentation software applications;

· Experience organizing, managing, and supervising multiple and varied tasks and projects as demonstrated by education, work history, and application material;

· Valid Kansas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience in the management of the training process or the training and education of adults;

· Knowledge and experience in distance learning delivery mediums;

· A demonstrated ability to work well with diverse groups of people and organizations;

· A demonstrated ability to work with members of the law enforcement community and professional law enforcement associations;

· Demonstrated ability to coordinate decentralized people and events;

· Experience working independently and achieving goals with minimal supervision;

· Experience working effectively in a team environment and with deadlines and multiple, rapidly evolving priorities.

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person