POLICE TRAINING INSTRUCTOR II - POLICE

Clayton County, GA • Jonesboro, GA

345d • $73,620

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to coordinate, supervise, and perform technical and administrative duties associated with instruction of basic mandate, in-service, and advanced/specialized training, to ensure compliance with applicable training requirements, and to enforce all county statutes, ordinances and the laws and regulations of the state.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have served as full time academy staff for a minimum of five (5) years.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a US Citizen or resident status.
• Must be Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified as a law enforcement officer for eight (8) years.
• Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Must be licensed and qualified to operate a firearm.
• Must be certified as a POST Instructor for a minimum of five (5) years.
• Must possess the following POST certifications: Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, and Emergency Vehicle Instructor.
• May be required to attain and maintain additional certifications specific to assigned division.
• Must be physically able to participate in defensive tactic training scenarios and in all aspects of physical training required of mandate recruits.
• May be required to pass a physical agility test.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates and instructs all levels of basic mandate, in-service, and advanced/specialized training courses; ensures compliance with educational criteria established by applicable federal and state regulations.
• Demonstrates various defensive tactics, weapons, and administrative responsibilities of police officers in a classroom setting and in live drills; enforces all safety rules during training.
• Oversees activities and observes performance of students and adjunct instructors; reviews and discusses activities, problems, and any mistakes, safety and precautionary concerns; recommends methods for corrective action.
• Prepares training lesson plans and related teaching aids for classroom presentations; writes departmental training bulletins and newsletters.
• Researches, develops, and writes new training courses; prepares long range planning for course offerings; updates, maintains current course content.
• Initiates, maintains, and upgrades training performance records of personnel attending classes; administers Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) entrance exam; scores examinations to determine pass/fail grades.
• Maintains computerized records of training activities; enters/retrieves training information and other data to/from computer system.
• Researches, tests, and evaluates new products and equipment relative to police training which may include firearms, ammunition and components, holsters, and related gear; submits recommendations.
• Monitors radio transmissions to ensure all calls are answered; responds to calls of serious nature and to scene of subordinates' calls to answer questions, authorize actions, take control of situation, and serve as a back-up unit.
• Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information from students, the general public, news media, civic organizations, officers, employees, and other individuals; mediates conflicts with citizens and officers.
• Exchanges information with dispatchers, attorneys, court personnel, fire and EMT personnel, medical examiner, medical professionals, and other departments and agencies; investigates complaints against subordinates.
• Reviews documents processed by subordinates to ensure accuracy; reviews previously assigned cases with officers.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations.
• Attends shift and supervisory meetings, seminars, and specialized/update training sessions as appropriate; may serve on panels, boards, and/or committees.
• Completes, prepares, and/or approves a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; reviews, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares and maintains files and administrative records.
• Cooperate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and their officers or representatives when activities are related to investigations within county jurisdiction.

Benefits

• Minimum salary: $73,620.52

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees