Training Specialist (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD
•$64,470 - $112,850•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Public Safety is seeking a Training Specialist who will facilitate the implementation of enterprise-wide risk reduction processes, crime prevention practices, and public safety workforce development strategies for over 1300 uniformed employees. This role is responsible for the coordination, development, and delivery of initial and ongoing departmental training for public safety and contract security personnel. Training areas include campus safety and security operations, customer service, basic lifesaving skills, appropriate use of force, hazard mitigation, quality assurance, crime prevention performance management, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Three years of experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration, Security Management, Educational Development, or related field of study is preferred.
  • Experience in teaching as well as a professional level of knowledge of crime prevention strategies/techniques and organizational training and development strongly desired.
  • Significant experience in a security or law enforcement agency servicing a university and/or medicine campus is preferred.
  • Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission General Instructor Certification.
  • American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Instructor Certification.
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Crisis Intervention Instructor Certification.
  • Monadnock Expandable Baton Instructor Certification.
  • Handcuffing Instructor Certification.
  • Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator Certification, CIT International.
  • Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification.
  • Oleoresin Capsicum Defensive Spray Instructor Certification.

Responsibilities

  • Research evidence-based, credentialed, and promising public safety and security programs, assessing and summarizing their key determinants to inform supervisors, mid-level, and senior managers in the selection of appropriate programming models.
  • Provide liaison and representation to public safety directors, JHU and JHM stakeholder communities, working groups, and committees in developing training solutions and scheduling.
  • Perform needs analysis, determining training needs of end-users and engaging in short and longer-term delivery planning.
  • Provide direct technical assistance, coaching, consulting, and training as necessary, including developing and facilitating collaborative instructional and delivery models that assist stakeholders in assessing challenges, identifying, and implementing solutions.
  • Manage the collection and use of data to critically analyze key elements related to curriculum design, delivery methods, regulatory compliance, and learning retention.
  • Report data and summary analysis on the effectiveness of training programs, delivery models, and outcomes, updating training materials as necessary.
  • Facilitate, deliver, and supervise the delivery of basic and specialized training sessions such as those concerned with new employees, in-service or annual refresher training, customer service, specific on-the-job training, promotional development, crime prevention, and leadership development.
  • Develop curriculum outlines, lesson plans, practical exercises, operational procedures, and training programs.
  • Select and develop teaching aids, such as handbooks, demonstrative models, visual aids, reference works, operating procedures, checklists, crime prevention literature, and other educational media.
  • Utilize diverse instructional methodologies based upon proven adult learning principles while presenting, incorporating in-person and virtual learning, practical skills demonstrations, scenario-based and problem-solving exercises, and other proven outcome-focused learning strategies.
  • Evaluate and record all program results and modify programs accordingly.
  • Instruct university and medicine stakeholders, including neighboring communities, in specialized safety trainings.
  • Provide crime prevention orientation sessions for all JHU and JHM personnel as needed.
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of applicable statutory certification requirements, rules, and regulations.
  • Identify security, police, and special police licensing mandates, including monitoring for updated legislative requirements and judicial interpretations requiring updated training.
  • Prepare policy recommendations and draft new and updated standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with Joint Commission, accreditation, and other professional standards as promulgated by the Joint Commission, IAHSS, ASIS, IACLEA, CALEA, etc.
  • Maintain employee training files, attendance records, lesson plans, and other instructional documentation in accordance with Joint Commission standards.
  • Monitor the department's Performance Improvement Program.
  • Attend and successfully complete required instructional recertification programs.
  • Revise standard operating procedures, plans, and/or methods to account for the implementation of updated training and technical guidance.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain effective mechanisms for ongoing relationships and partnerships through participation in internal, state, and national committees, professional associations, and workgroups.
  • Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.
  • Ability to attend, successfully complete, and maintain certification as a Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission General Instructor and other certifications identified as preferred when assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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