MCJA Training Coordinator (Anticipated Vacancy)

State of Maine•Vassalboro, ME

1d•$56,867 - $79,747•Onsite

About The Position

This is professional services work involving the coordination and provision of education and training to law enforcement and corrections personnel. The role includes developing curricula and criteria for selecting and evaluating instructors who teach law enforcement and corrections programs. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or Public Education, plus two years of experience in the criminal justice system; directly related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of curriculum planning, course development, test construction, and evaluation techniques.
Knowledge of academy policy concerning instructor fees, educational materials, and other program costs.
Knowledge of Cooper Institute physical fitness programs.
Knowledge of Maine law enforcement officer certification requirements.
Knowledge of drug and alcohol recognition methods and techniques.
Knowledge of counseling methods and techniques.
Knowledge of budget processes and procedures.
Knowledge of academy disciplinary codes and procedures.
Knowledge of ADA/EEO rules and regulations.
Ability to investigate and prosecute alleged misconduct cases.
Ability to assess training needs of law enforcement and corrections personnel and design comprehensive training programs.
Ability to develop written tests, determine student learning levels, and assess instructional quality.
Ability to instruct law enforcement and corrections personnel.
Ability to negotiate training and curriculum agreements.
Ability to maintain records and statistics.

Responsibilities

Schedule, coordinate, and evaluate law enforcement and corrections training courses.
Instruct students in specialty areas.
Research and identify new or changing training materials and courses, including developing physical fitness training programs.
Administer and oversee physical fitness testing in accordance with Cooper Institute standards.
Identify and select instructors for unit courses and evaluate their performance against instructional standards.
Monitor law enforcement officer certifications and notify local agencies when recertification is needed or recommend decertification when necessary.
Design program evaluation and performance methods for students, law enforcement officials, and cadets.
Develop and write grant proposals for training programs.
Serve as the EEO/ADA officer, handling discrimination complaints and accommodation requests.
Counsel and assist cadets and other students individually and in groups, providing support, guidance, and mentorship.
Investigate student misconduct and prepare evidence and case materials for student expulsion proceedings before the MCJA Board of Trustees.
Coordinate with drug evaluation and classification experts to train law enforcement personnel to recognize drug or alcohol impairment in motor vehicle operators.
Negotiate agreements with institutions of higher learning to provide Academy-approved Law Enforcement Pre-Service courses and off-site training for law enforcement officers.
Enter into rental and leasing agreements with outside agencies to facilitate leased space.
Oversee the MCJA facility and make operational decisions when superiors are absent.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and at least three weeks of annual vacation leave; vacation accrual increases with service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums covering 85%–100%, depending on salary; health insurance premium credit may reduce employee-only premiums by 5%.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution of 14.06% of pay to MainePERS retirement plan.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary MaineSaves 457(b) deferred compensation plan.