Curriculum Specialist - NVCJA

NORTHERN VIRGINIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING ACADEMY

POSITION TITLE:

CURRICULUM SPECIALIST

Position Grade: A-04

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

The Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy (NVCJTA) provides basic training and professional development to law enforcement recruits and incumbents, representing sixteen police and sheriff’s agencies. The NVCJTA is seeking a highly motivated and engaged professional to serve within the Office of Professional Standards/Curriculum.

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform curriculum management and testing associated with basic, entry‑level training of police officers and deputy sheriffs, and coordinating other curriculum functions to ensure fulfillment of training requirements for law enforcement officers. Employees in this classification perform specialized administrative and routine clerical work. The position is responsible for: (1) administering the written examination process;

(2) maintaining accurate, current lesson plans, and reviewing and researching lesson plan material to ensure compliance with state mandates, (3) maintaining a variety of correspondence, reports and records as required by the state, CALEA and the Academy; (4) conducting curriculum assessments, (5) producing and administering surveys and evaluations, and (6) acting as liaison between the Academy and various agencies doing business with the Academy.

Employees perform related work as required.

• Construct, administer, score, validate, and process written and electronic examinations and criteria retests for basic schools; reviews and revises test materials in coordination with basic training instructors as needed; ensure that examinations accurately reflect subject material covered in class; ensure that exams are in compliance with both state mandates and Academy directives;
• Coordinate with basic training instructors to develop performance‑based objective testing that in compliance with both state mandates and Academy directives. Conduct other testing, as required or directed.
• Review, revise, and update lesson plans in coordination with basic training instructors; ensures compliance with Academy directives, certification standards, and state‑mandated training outcomes, objectives, and criteria. Maintain principal copy of all Academy lesson plans.
• Continuously monitor DCJS Compulsory Minimum Training Standards to ensure changes are incorporated into basic training lesson plans and testing. Advise the executive and management teams on changes proposed by DCJS as well as offering recommendations for needed changes. Act as liaison between the Academy and various agencies doing business with the Academy.
• Assist instructors in conducting research for development of curricula and lesson plan subject material; refer to books, magazines, internet resources, and other resources to support research and development of curricula.
• Prepare and maintain letters, forms, memos, reports and records to satisfy state and Academy requirements; maintains archived training records and reports located in the records file room and / or electronically archived; releases records and information only to authorized persons; maintain and destroy records in accordance with state requirements; research, compile, and distribute Academy academic records to graduate and authorized persons.
• Construct, maintain, and utilize statistical databases to generate reports and records; operate a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; verify accuracy of entered data and make corrections; utilize word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation, email, internet, or other programs; perform basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.
• Conduct orientation training classes pertaining to curriculum and proficiency standards.
• Conduct mandatory DCJS post‑graduate surveys from students.
• Develop and administer various surveys and evaluations; generate reports and feedback on content of surveys and evaluations; submit results of surveys and evaluations on a regular…