Public Safety Training Specialist (Driving Instructor)

Arizona Department of Public Safety • Phoenix, AZ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list to fill current and future Driving Instructor vacancies. Manages one or more aspects of a training and development program. This may include determining training needs for law enforcement troopers, developing curriculum for Arizona POST training and in-service training programs, coordinating training, evaluating program effectiveness, developing and administering a training program, developing and implementing an employee career mobility program, and instructing Arizona POST training courses. Performs related duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification. Apply quickly. Recruitment may close without notice. Must successfully complete the examination process. Qualifications Appraisal Board (QAB) - weighted 100% If you have a disability which may require a reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources in writing prior to the test date.

Requirements

• Seven years of professional-level law enforcement experience as an Arizona POST certified peace officer.
• Requires Arizona POST General Instructor certification.
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of group dynamics and group processes.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques.
• Knowledge of intervention, change management, and facilitation strategies.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of adult learning.
• Knowledge of current training and development trends and resources.
• Knowledge of program or project management techniques.
• Knowledge of report writing techniques to produce analytical reports or written materials having high organizational impact in appropriate format.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and training presentation software.
• Knowledge of application of electronic systems for the delivery of training programs.
• Knowledge of fair use principles and copyright restrictions regarding the development and delivery of training programs.
• Skill in delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in the rules of English grammar and composition to prepare, review, and edit documents.
• Skill in formulating concepts and developing strategies and solutions for training needs.
• Skill in developing practical frameworks that describe complex ideas in understandable, usable ways.
• Skill in operating instructional, presentational, audiovisual, and teleconferencing equipment.
• Ability to evaluate information against a set of standards.
• Ability to achieve and maintain Arizona POST specialty instructor certification in one or more subject areas.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment or initiative and function with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under stringent deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse workgroups.
• Ability to develop feasible short and long-range plans/goals related to project and program development.
• Ability to use modern office and training equipment to perform administrative and training tasks.
• Ability to conduct research, gather information, and analyze a variety of data.
• Ability to research and reconcile inaccuracies and errors in documents, computerized data sources, and other written materials.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret written materials and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Delivers sworn proficiency training in areas such as firearms, defensive tactics, tactical driving, field training, and other required or elective training programs.
• Assists in developing instructional training objectives based on subject matter expertise by researching information and evaluating curriculum for currency and trends.
• Assists in the design of training materials, handouts, lesson plans, and audiovisual presentation materials.
• Adapts existing training materials to meet instructional objectives for Department employees.
• Designs and creates comprehensive training delivery methods considering the context of the student group and the training curriculum.
• Improves instructional materials, lesson plans, handouts, or demonstrations.
• Coaches and gives constructive comments and advice to students on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed