Training Officer

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is recruiting for a Training Officer, Driving Instructor position.  This is a M-F full time 40 hours per week position will be located at the Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POST), 285 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT.

Candidate selected for interview must provide the following at the time of interview:                              

State Employees:                              

• Two (2) most recent performance evaluations                              
• Completed CT-HR-13                 

Non State Employees:                              

• Two (2) letters of professional reference from a current and/or previous supervisor                              
• Completed CT-HR-13  

Click here CT-HR-13 to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum.  The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website http://portal.ct.gov/das by typing in “CT-HR-13” into the “Search Department of Administrative Services” search field.  Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history records check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. 

For questions concerning this job opportunity, please contact Lucy Manente within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Human Resources office at Lucy.Manente@ct.gov of 860-685-8200.

Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Police Officer Standards and Training Council, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in preparing and conducting recruit and in-service courses of instruction for municipal police personnel.

Serves as subject matter specialist for a core of subject modules in municipal police training; develops curriculum for courses; researches subject matter to keep current with laws, trends and state of the art developments in field; reviews and evaluates textbooks; creates visual aids for each area; structures classes and develops appropriate teaching techniques, e.g. role playing, case histories, etc.; provides demonstration and evaluation of practical skills; constructs subject matter examinations; evaluates student performance; maintains discipline; arranges for guest lecturers including visual aids, hand out material and scheduling of classes; performs validation research to determine value and application of training; maintains permanent file of student records; may represent Police Officer Standards and Training Council or Director at meetings, conferences or other law enforcement training activities ; serves as Coordinator for a resident or commuter class on a rotating basis; orients new students; assigns dormitory rooms; issues uniforms; constructs class seating plan; schedules classes; schedules audiovisual equipment use; assigns work details; administers discipline; counsels students; conducts inspections; administers pre- and post-examinations; performs related duties as required.

On a rotating basis serves as Coordinator for a resident or commuter class; orients new students; assigns dormitory rooms; issues uniforms; constructs class seating plan; schedules classes; schedules audiovisual equipment use; assigns work details; administers discipline; counsels students; conducts inspections; administers pre- and post-examinations; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of current police practices and procedures; considerable knowledge of principles and practices of adult training and educational methods and techniques; basic knowledge of research techniques; considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.

Five (5) years of experience in a federal, state or municipal law enforcement agency with some experience conducting formal law enforcement training programs.

Note: Formal training is defined as training conducted in a classroom and/or workshop setting with set training goals and objectives and a formalized lesson plan. On the job one-on-one training is not considered formal training.

College training in adult education, criminal justice, police administration or police science may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen semester hours equaling one-half year of experience to a maximum of one year for an Associate's degree, two years for a Bachelor's degree or three years for a Master's degree.

• Possesses skill and experience in driver training instruction and program development.
• Has hands on experience instructing students in routine and emergency vehicle operations, in the classroom and in practical street exercises.
• Is prepared to attend on and off site courses to facilitate instruction in other academic areas needed in the Basic Training Division.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some discomfort and danger of physical injury while instructing inexperienced recruits in the use of firearms, chemical weapons and self defense.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.