Training Officer - Baltimore Police Department

Baltimore City•Butte, MT

1d•$78,588 - $125,740

About The Position

A Training Officer plans, develops, organizes, conducts, and implements employee development, technical, and multi-day in-service training programs. The role may involve leading office support personnel but does not include full supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from an administrative superior. Most employees work a conventional workweek, though some departments may require shift work. Work may take place in an office or classroom under normal conditions, or in the field with possible exposure to dust, vehicular traffic, and inclement weather. The position regularly involves minimal to moderate walking and standing and occasional strenuous exertion when lifting or transferring heavy objects needed for training activities. Some positions may require specialized technical knowledge, a Maryland Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License or acceptable equivalent, or certificates in defensive driving and First Aid/CPR instruction. Where required, the instructor certificates must be obtained and maintained within six months of hire as a condition of continued employment. Candidates under final consideration must authorize release of criminal conviction information. Selected candidates must complete a mandatory six-month probation. Qualified candidates may be considered for vacancies as they arise for at least six months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and three years of experience developing and implementing employee development, professional, technical, or vocational training programs; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Certification from a recognized professional body in training, instructional systems design, or business-related information technology applications may substitute for a portion of the education or experience requirement.
Knowledge of adult training principles and techniques.
Knowledge of instructional design principles, techniques, materials, and resources.
Knowledge of training course organization and formats.
Knowledge of commonly utilized business software programs.
Skill in planning, developing, and conducting a wide variety of training programs.
Skill in instructing others and using common business software programs.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and develop training programs and instruct others in a wide range of subjects, including software utilization, program objectives and procedures, building and fire codes, zoning codes, legislation, and legal procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, maintain records, prepare reports, and assign and review others’ work.
Applicants must provide sufficient information in their application to demonstrate that they meet the qualifications.
For some positions, candidates must possess and maintain a Maryland Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License, or an acceptable equivalent out-of-state license, before hire.
For some positions, employees must obtain and maintain a Defensive Driving Instructor Certificate issued by the Safety Council of Maryland within six months of hire.
For some positions, employees must obtain and maintain a First Aid and CPR Instructor Certificate issued by the Safety Council of Maryland within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, conduct, and implement employee development, technical, and multi-day in-service training programs.
Plan, develop, and conduct training across administrative, customer service, managerial, specialized, and technical software subjects.
Instruct others and motivate them to improve their job skills, knowledge, and behaviors.
Promote training programs.
Evaluate training programs and modify them as needed.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Assign and review the work of others.