Specialist, Safety Training

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Specialist, Safety Training assists in developing and coordinating complex project schedules, production budgets, and logistics for safety training operations. The role oversees projects and resources to achieve timely, cost-effective results. It develops and monitors annual and long-range safety training programs, assesses training needs, and oversees the research, development, and delivery of training courses. The Specialist coordinates instructors, facilities, budgets, publications, reports, training materials, and supplies; delivers training; and maintains current knowledge of Department of Safety procedures and District policies. The role also oversees internship and apprentice programs and works closely with Safety Department members, partners, and stakeholders. The position requires work experience in law enforcement or security, the military, or an emergency management organization, as well as experience presenting and delivering training. A bachelor's degree in a related field and two or more years of experience are preferred. Required licenses and certifications must be obtained and maintained, including CPR/First Aid and NIMS Incident Management courses within the first six months of employment. The employee must maintain a permanent home address in Colorado and be able to meet the position's physical demands with or without accommodations.

Requirements

Work experience in private or public law enforcement or security, the military, FEMA, CEMA, or another emergency management organization.
Experience in training presentation and delivery.
Must be able to obtain and maintain all required licenses issued by the County and City of Denver and/or a Denver Police Special Police Officer Authorization.
Valid Colorado Driver's License.
Driving record must meet District insurability requirements at hire and throughout employment.
CPR/First Aid Certification and successful completion of NIMS Incident Management (IS) courses are required within the first six months of employment.
Must maintain all certifications.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.
Must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
Must be self-directed and able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Business Management, Education, or a closely related field.
Two or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and monitor annual and long-range Safety Department training programs.
Direct the design and distribution of surveys, interviews, and questionnaires to assess training needs.
Oversee research, development, and delivery of a comprehensive program of training courses.
Coordinate instructor schedules, facility availability, and associated budgets.
Supervise or assist with producing and distributing training publications, including reports, calendars, workbooks, instructional guides, and newsletters.
Direct preparation of reports, including staff studies, evaluations, needs assessments, and grant solicitations.
Stay current on job-specific procedures and methodologies through conferences, education programs, seminars, professional publications, the internet, and professional organizations.
Consult with university and college officials and other training professionals to define curricula for training programs that may provide college class credit.
Supervise or assist with producing and coordinating trainings and training requirements, including manuals and videos.
Maintain current knowledge of Department of Safety procedures and District policies.
Maintain the District inventory of training supplies and its associated budget.
Review training materials and provide annual updates.
Instruct, teach, or facilitate training programs.
Identify, develop, and monitor subject matter experts who provide curricular and instructional content for training courses.
Work independently and effectively with Safety Department members, partners, and stakeholders.
Oversee and supervise internship and apprentice programs and their participants.