Public Safety Program Specialist 1 - 221436

Duties Description

Under the direction of a higher-level Public Safety Program Specialist within the DCJS Office of Public Safety, the Public Safety Program Specialist 1, SG-18 will assist in the research, development, and implementation of in-service training programs for police and peace officers. Incumbents oversee the administration of training programs; perform duties related to the research and development of law enforcement training; serve as an instructor in training programs;

conduct training-related studies; provide technical assistant to various law enforcement agencies; and review and evaluate training programs and instructors for compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct or provide direct training or instruction to law enforcement and partner law enforcement support agencies.
• Provide direct technical assistance to agencies for implementation of programs.
• Prepare and disseminate training announcements and information concerning educational opportunities.
• Assemble and provide instructional materials to agencies.
• Prepare and provide tables, written reports, charts, and graphics on topical research such as new technologies, evidence-based practices, and emerging law enforcement and criminal justice trends for executive level review, public presentation and/or publication.
• Review and analyze criminal justice policy, programs, legislation, and research studies.
• Assist in the development, evaluation, review, and implementation of various kinds of presentations and training to law enforcement. This may also include reviewing and evaluating complaints from training program recipients.
• Maintain various web-based programs.
• Assemble and facilitate stakeholder advisory panels.
• Assist in the development of law enforcement training programs, curricula, and best practice recommendations.
• Prepare training and costs proposals funded by state and federal funds.
• Prepare standard Letter of Agreements
• Inform program manager of training opportunities and programs.
• Secure and setup training venues for the delivery of training. Establish pre-requisites and select attendees to participate in trainings based on employment responsibilities authorized by statute and regulations.
• Provide technical assistance in assigned programs; developing and updating training policies and guidance; and updating training manuals using appropriate resources.
• Provide technical assistance on the development or amendment of regulations and statutes.
• Serve as a liaison for the assigned areas to outside agencies, inclusive of the Executive Chamber, and non-state governmental entities.
• Participate in work groups with other governmental entities related to assigned areas. Evaluate instructors currently providing training to covered persons or agencies.
• Audit training programs and conduct analysis of compliance to training standards. Supervise programs to ensure compliance by covered programs and instructors with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and contracts.
• Approximately 30% travel is required.

Public Safety Program Specialist Trainee 1:
Non-competitive: four years of qualifying experience
* as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency**.

Public Safety Program Specialist Trainee 2:
Non-competitive: successful completion of 52 weeks as a Public Safety Program Specialist Trainee 1; or five years of qualifying experience
* as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency**.

Public Safety Program Specialist 1, SG-18:
Non-competitive: successful completion of 52 weeks as a Public Safety Program Specialist Trainee 2; or six years of qualifying experience
* as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency**.

Six (6) years of qualifying experience either as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency; OR in the research, development, and…