Role Player – Multiple Temporary Part Time Positions

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is for multiple, temporary, part-time positions located in Salem, OR. Role-playing is a training exercise in which participants assume the role of another person and act it out. Role players will be given a structured scenario, specific guidelines, and performance objectives to reach a predetermined result. Role playing is designed to aid the Public Safety Professional in promoting understanding of others and developing critical survival skills. Training simulations re-create real-life demands that officers will face on the job, thus ensuring a better-trained and better-equipped officer graduating from the Academy. DPSST scenario-based training can be physically and emotionally demanding. Role players must be able to stand for extended periods and frequently work outdoors, exposed to the day’s weather conditions. Training continues in most weather, pausing only for hazardous situations. Role players may be exposed to potentially sensitive or emotionally challenging content. Many scenarios require role players to actively engage recruits in physical confrontations or attempt to evade capture. Participants should be prepared to be handcuffed (in front or behind, while standing or lying on the ground) and experience other forms of physical detainment. Some scenarios may also require running or other vigorous activity.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
Ability to engage in physical activities such as running, kneeling, crawling, lying on the ground, entering and exiting vehicles and buildings (with the ability to get back up unassisted).
Maintain professionalism during exposure to potentially sensitive or emotionally challenging content (e.g., simulated violence, high-stress interactions, or crises).
Demonstrated positive attitude towards the learning process.
Ability to follow directions provided by the scenario staff.
Ability to work with groups of other role players, instructors, and public safety students.
Capable of working in diverse environments and weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind.
Ability to portray various roles with accuracy and realism based on provided guidance.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain flexibility within assigned work assignments.
Arrive at work on time and ready to actively participate.
Successful candidates will be subject to a computerized criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to those with a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Assume the role of another person and act it out.
Follow a structured scenario, specific guidelines, and performance objectives.
Aid Public Safety Professionals in promoting understanding of others and developing critical survival skills.
Engage recruits in physical confrontations or attempt to evade capture.
Be prepared to be handcuffed and experience other forms of physical detainment.
Participate in running or other vigorous activity as required by scenarios.
Stand for extended periods.
Work outdoors, exposed to the day’s weather conditions.
Maintain professionalism during exposure to potentially sensitive or emotionally challenging content.
Portray various roles with accuracy and realism based on provided guidance.
Arrive at work on time and ready to actively participate.