Police Training Instructor Administrative Officer III

About the Role

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) in Maryland invites qualified individuals to join a prominent department with nearly 12,000 employees, focused on enhancing public safety and innovative restorative justice initiatives. This position is located in Carroll County at the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions in Sykesville, MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver legislative mandated training to Administrative Charging Committee members, Police Trial Board Civilian members, Administrative Law Judges, and Law Enforcement Command personnel.
• Coordinate classes and training sessions, assisting other units in the presentation of program materials.
• Support field training and train-the-trainer programs within units.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and value of training courses prior to their delivery.
• Design and implement assigned programmatic projects related to training.
• Conduct continual research to update training curricula, including lesson plans and presentation materials.
• Organize and coordinate training locations within assigned regions.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Experience: Five years in law enforcement, with at least two years as a Police Trainer or Instructor focusing on the creation and delivery of training.

Substitutions: Up to four years of additional relevant professional experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the educational requirement.

Selective Qualification: Must possess a valid MPCTC Academic Instructor Certification or be able to obtain it within six months of hiring.

Preferred Qualifications: Availability for in-person training sessions throughout Maryland continually.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must have proficient spoken and written English capabilities and communicate respectfully with diverse groups, including individuals with different cultural and interpersonal backgrounds in various community or confinement contexts. Fluency in additional languages such as Spanish, Mandarin, or Korean is advantageous.

Selection and Examination Process

Applicants must thoroughly document qualifications within the deadline. Applications will be assessed based on education, training, and experience. Successful candidates will be ranked and placed on an employment list valid for at least one year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision.
• Personal leave: six days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual leave: ten days per year.
• Sick leave: fifteen days per year.
• Parental leave: up to 60 days for birth or adoption.
• At least twelve paid holidays yearly.
• State pension plan with retirement credit accrual.
• Supplemental retirement and membership to Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

Application Instructions

Online applications are encouraged. Paper applications and required supplemental questionnaires must be received by the closing date. Additional documents should be uploaded with the application or emailed referencing the recruitment number. Contact details for submission assistance and inquiries are provided.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer encouraging applications from people with disabilities and bilingual candidates, committed to workforce diversity.