Sheriff's Training Specialist Jobs

Description

Under general supervision, to plan, coordinate, implement, facilitate, and evaluate training and staff development programs for the Sheriff's Office.

Typical Tasks

• May provide support for a unit of employees in on-the-job-training activities;
• Determines training requirements, in accordance with Peace Officer Standards (POST) and the Department of Justice;
• Plans, coordinates, organizes, implements, facilitates, and evaluates training programs and courses, in a variety of subjects specific to law enforcement, including topics such as management and supervision, law enforcement records, first aid, communication skills, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
• Maintains clear and concise records, reports, and spreadsheets regarding Sheriff's Office trainings, including those required for POST audits and compliance;
• Performs other related duties, as required.
• Previews and evaluates vendor instructional materials;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
• Researches pertinent subject matter literature and POST guidelines to tailor training content to fit the Sheriff's Office training needs without changing learning objectives;
• Arranges for training facilities and instructors, and schedules Sheriff's Office employees for trainings;
• Conducts training and vendor evaluations, analyzes training data, and prepares reports;
• Writes, edits, and prepares for print, training handbooks, manuals, scripts, participant guides, course handouts, and related materials;

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree. Relevant analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory, or management experience that includes interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data and formulating recommendations, and report writing can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis,

and

Two (2) years of experience planning, organizing, coordinating, and facilitating management, employee, or supervisory training courses in a variety of subjects. This experience must have included determining training needs and training methods, communicating with employees, keeping records of training, and evaluating training results.

Experience working in a law enforcement agency is desirable.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

Knowledge Of

• Current adult learning theory and practices and training methods;
• Law enforcement functions and relationships of the criminal justice system;
• Computer usage principles, including spreadsheets and related software;
• Effective methods of using audio/visual equipment or other training aids or materials;
• Mathematical and statistical computations.
• Law enforcement training requirements, including Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST);
• Principles and modern methods of police administration, organization, practices, and procedures;

Ability To

• Demonstrate active listening skills, speak effectively before large and small groups, and perform the role of facilitator, utilizing group dynamic skills and techniques;
• Take initiative, reason logically, and be creative in developing and introducing new ideas;
• Translate training needs and requirements into curriculum, or use other program approaches;
• Be sensitive when working with a diverse population;
• Communicate in English effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Organize, coordinate, conduct, facilitate, and evaluate training and staff development programs on a variety of subjects;
• Formulate specific objectives against which to compare and evaluate results;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Implement POST accredited courses and tailor them to agency needs without changing the learning objectives;
• Prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports.