Director of Training

City of New York•New York, NY

4h•$103,355 - $111,458

About The Position

The Director of Training works within the DCAS Police Training Unit under supervision. The position oversees the DCAS Police Training Division and a regional law enforcement training program, including academy curricula and annual in-service refresher courses required by New York State. The Director develops and administers education materials and training engagements focused on law enforcement and public safety, supports training staff and their certifications, and evaluates programs for effectiveness and improvement. The role coordinates training with external organizations and government agencies; manages training and personnel records and compliance; responds to audits and investigations; and leads improvements to records management and learning management systems. The Director also uses computer systems to create data visualizations and collaborates with department leadership and internal and external stakeholders, including the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, on projects and requests. The position assists DCAS Police executive staff with operational policies and special projects. The work may involve visiting sites and working in varied environments, including outdoors in all weather and areas that may be damp, dark, dusty, smoky, excessively hot or cold, confined, or affected by mold or vermin. Safety equipment may be required.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience relevant to the duties, including at least 18 months in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing related activities; or equivalent education and/or experience. All candidates must have the specified 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience.
Ability to perform work that may involve walking between sites, climbing stairs, ladders, or scaffolds, standing for extended periods, distinguishing colors, bending, stooping, stretching, communicating orally, and climbing over or around objects.
Ability to work in varied conditions, including outdoors in all kinds of weather and in areas that may be damp, dark, dusty, smoky, smelly, excessively hot or cold, mold- or vermin-infested, or have limited working space.
Ability to wear safety equipment when required, including a hard hat, eye and ear protection, gloves, safety shoes, face mask, and fall protection equipment.

Responsibilities

Oversee the DCAS Police Training Division and a regional law enforcement training program and curriculum for academies and New York State-required annual in-service refresher courses.
Develop and administer stakeholder-focused education materials and training engagements in law enforcement and public safety.
Oversee and develop training staff, ensuring they maintain certifications and relevant skills.
Monitor training program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Coordinate and procure training with external private organizations and government agencies at various levels.
Manage training and personnel records, ensure personnel training compliance, and respond to audits and investigations.
Overhaul the records management system and develop a comprehensive learning management system.
Use computer systems to design data visualizations such as charts, tables, and dashboards.
Collaborate with leadership and internal and external stakeholders, including the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, to manage projects, coordinate and facilitate requests, and support the department's ongoing growth and development.
Assist DCAS Police executive staff with operational policies and special projects.