Firearms Public Safety Training Specialist 1 (APT)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is for multiple, limited duration, part-time positions located in Salem, OR (4190 Aumsville Hwy SE) and is not represented by a union. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and may be used to fill future vacancies. 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, and 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.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of professional level experience related to the instructional assignment and/or based on ORS 181.610 through 181.690.
• Experience must have included delivering structured training sessions or on-the-job training.
• Experience 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).

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 Law Enforcement, Military, Private Security, or Public Sector.
• Strong operational experience applying the adult learning theory.
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Recent (within the last 5 years) experience in law enforcement, military, private security, and/or other public service employment (Corrections, Parole & Probation, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-designed curriculum within the Firearms Training Program.
• Offer instruction to students in Basic Police, Basic Corrections – Local, Armed Parole & Probation, and Regional Training Program.
• Effectively coach and evaluate a student in the effective, legal, and legitimate use of firearms.
• Adequately maintain a safe respectful training environment.

Benefits

• Supportive Working Environment
• Free parking
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Onsite wellness options
• Reimbursement for mileage, lodging, and meal expenses for instructors who live more than 75 miles from the Academy and teach more than one day per week (exceptions may be authorized with prior supervisory approval).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed