Division Director, Police Officer Standards And Training Council

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), is recruiting for Division Director, Police Officer Standards And Training Council (POSTC).

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• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
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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.

• Directs staff and operations of a comprehensive program of in-service staff development or basic recruit training for municipal police officers;
• Coordinates, plans, organizes and participates in development and implementation of program activities;
• 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;
• Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of Council who might impact on program activities;
• Develops and reviews training curricula for validity including job task analysis and needs assessment as required;
• 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;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • principles and practices of in-service training and staff development;
  • philosophy and objectives of current police training;
  • research techniques;
• Knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • modern crime prevention techniques;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• Experience with Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) requirements, accreditation standards, certification requirements, and applicable statutes and regulations.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and supervising employees while coordinating work assignments and managing competing deadlines.
• Experience in an administrative position responsible for policy development, scheduling, and planning.
• Experience with strategic planning, organizational development, and change management
• Experience with applying adult learning principles, instructional design, and training equipment.

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.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.