Firearms Instructor (Public Safety Training Specialist 1)

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Firearms Instructor (Public Safety Training Specialist 1) This recruitment is for one (1), regular, full-time position located in Salem, OR (4190 Aumsville Hwy SE) and is represented by Oregon Public Safety Association. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and may be used to fill future vacancies. Note: No cover letter is required to apply, please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the application as it will determine candidate advancement. What you will be doing: You will be working in DPSST’s Skills Training Section delivering pre-designed curriculum within the Firearms Training Program. This position will offer instruction to students in the following disciplines and programs: Basic Police Basic Corrections – Local Armed Parole & Probation Regional Training Program Successful applicants will demonstrate an ability to effectively coach and evaluate a student in the effective, legal, and legitimate use of firearms, while adequately maintaining a safe respectful training environment. For a complete position description, please click here to contact the recruiter. About DPSST: The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) oversees the development of professional standards and the delivery of quality training for law enforcement officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, firefighters, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers. DPSST is also the regulatory agency that enforces employment and training standards for the above listed public safety disciplines and licenses proprietary security managers, security contractors and officers, polygraph examiners, and private investigators. Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging is a core value at DPSST. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. Employees are expected to uphold this value and foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. What's in it for you: Work/life balance and a supportive working environment. 11 Paid holidays a year Paid sick leave, vacation, and personal leave. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and qualified family members. Find out more about our competitive benefits packages. Click here to visit our full benefits website. Optional benefits additions such as flexible spending accounts, term life and more. You will be automatically enrolled into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) program. Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS; the salary range noted above reflects base salary only. Free parking! Onsite Cafeteria Onsite wellness options

Requirements

Three (3) years of professional level experience related to the instructional assignment and/or based on ORS 181.610 through 181.690.
Typically this experience is in the area of public safety (law enforcement officers, adult and youth corrections officers, parole and probation officers, fire service professionals, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers).
Experience must have included delivering structured training sessions or on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a coach or mentor
Ability to readily adapt to unanticipated challenges.
Experience as an instructor related to Firearms Training in any of the following fields: Law Enforcement Military Private Security Public Sector
Strong operational experience applying the adult learning theory.
Highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

delivering pre-designed curriculum within the Firearms Training Program
offer instruction to students in the following disciplines and programs: Basic Police Basic Corrections – Local Armed Parole & Probation Regional Training Program
effectively coach and evaluate a student in the effective, legal, and legitimate use of firearms, while adequately maintaining a safe respectful training environment

Benefits

Work/life balance and a supportive working environment.
11 Paid holidays a year
Paid sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and qualified family members.
Optional benefits additions such as flexible spending accounts, term life and more.
You will be automatically enrolled into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) program.
Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS
Free parking!
Onsite Cafeteria
Onsite wellness options