Police Officer (Training Instructor

Training Instructor

This position is in the Training Services Bureau (TSB), Office of the Assistant Chief of Police for Standards and Training Operations, United States Capitol Police located at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Glynco, Georgia.

This position serves as a Training Instructor responsible for providing instruction in the field of law enforcement, initiating content changes, developing different approaches and methods of instruction, and initiating any other changes needed to improve the course to achieve course objectives. Serves as an instructor and course developer in areas including, but not limited to, arrest process, restraining devices, searching techniques, defensive tactics, non-lethal control techniques, intermediate weapons, officer safety and survival, use of force, physical fitness, emergency response (CPR and trauma management), officer response tactics, and water safety and survival.

Develops, presents, and evaluates law enforcement training courses for the Department and Bureau in subjects such as new law enforcement equipment and techniques, defensive tactics, and related law enforcement topics. Provides instruction on topics within a specialized subject matter field from approved course materials and instructional plans. Develops and presents training courses in a program of instruction for law enforcement officers in areas including, but not limited to, arrest process, restraining devices, searching techniques, defensive tactics, non-lethal control techniques, intermediate weapons, officer safety and survival, use of force, physical fitness, emergency response (CPR and trauma management), officer response tactics, and water safety and survival.

Evaluates and advises on students' progress by observing performance of students and by developing and administering tests on materials studied. Identifies learning problems of individual students, consults with staff specialists as needed, and counsels students who are having difficulty. Adjusts training methods and sets up individual programs as required.

Prepares course outlines and daily lesson plans that are consistent with overall course objectives. Research and analyses relevant case law for course presentations and evaluates and revises course content. Determines and outlines coverage, specific goals, techniques, instructional aids and timing for each phase of each lesson.

Develops, reviews, and revises instructional materials in accordance with specific learning objectives. Studies and analyses result in short courses, or modules and portions of longer courses, or complete products for courses of a conventional or established nature.

Prepare instructional materials for well-established courses. Develops finished products including lesson plans, training texts, television programs, programmed texts, or computer-assisted instruction. Evaluates effectiveness of instructional materials and compiles data demonstrating improved performance.

Reviews training materials to ensure proper relationship with organizational policy and educational techniques used. Develops and procures products and instructional materials, often through the use of contract personnel. Interprets design processes to meet training needs. Works with customers to plan, develop, and implement training materials using available software. Provides advice and consultation to management regarding training system/device acquisition or modification related to the interpretation of training requirements.

Develop and administers training registration activities, including the oversight of manual and/or automated registration systems. Analyzes registration processes and determines when changes or modifications should be made throughout the system. Provides status reports to management regarding the usage and effectiveness of the system.