Division Director, Police Officer Standards And Training Council

 POLICE OFFICERS STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection is recruiting for a Division Director, Police Officer Standards and Training Council position located at POST (Basic Training) in Meriden, CT.   This position is critical to the organization in providing supervision, leadership and necessary guidance for staff and recruits.   This incumbent will organize and supervise all aspects of recruit training but supervises curriculum development, audit and approval of the satellite academies that fall within the regulation and within the Division of Public Safety and Law Enforcement. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position, Monday-Friday schedule.

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

State Employees:

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

Non-State Employees:

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

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 record check along with reference checks.  Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.  

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.  Also considered in this selection process:  Any pending or disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records.  Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.

Should you have questions pertaining to the recruitment, please contact Lucy Manente at Lucy.Manete@ct.gov or 860-685-8200.

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Police Officer Standards and Training Council, this class is accountable for directing the development, implementation and evaluation of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council advanced or recruit training programs for municipal police officers.

Plans, organizes, directs and participates in development and implementation of a comprehensive program of inservice staff development or basic recruit training for municipal police officers; develops and reviews training curricula for validity including job task analysis and needs assessment as required; assists in formulating program goals and objectives for police training; assists in development of training policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; responsible for budget planning and implementation, equipment acquisition and training site selection; prepares training calendar and schedules and coordinates training programs at the academy, satellite locations or approved regional training facilities; directs preparation of course outlines and approves all changes in curriculum design and course offerings; researches, analyzes and evaluates training standards, training aids, manuals, equipment or other materials and makes recommendations on usage; responsible for contractual services including monitoring and evaluation of contractor performance; manages agency certification and accreditation programs; maintains contact with individuals both within and outside of Police Officer Standards and Training Council who might impact on program activities; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of principles and practices of inservice training and staff development; considerable knowledge of philosophy and objectives of current police training; considerable knowledge of research techniques; knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; knowledge of modern crime prevention techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate training programs.

Eight (8) years of experience in criminal justice and law enforcement.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in training at the level of Field Program Consultant.

1. College training in criminal justice, education, police administration or police science may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in criminal justice, education, organizational development, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Preferred Skills Division Director:

• 5 years’ experience as a supervisor at the rank of a Sergeant or higher
• Supervised or had within your span of control a Basic Recruit Training Program or managed an in-service program to include the firing range
• Managed CALEA or a State Accreditation Program
• Experience with policy development for a state approved Law Enforcement Program
• Developed Curriculum for a Basic Training Recruit Program

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.