Police Training Officer

Overview

Position Information

Department: Police


Job Description

Summary:

This is a law enforcement officer that works in the Police Department Training Unit. This position will consist of assisting the Department Training Officer (DTO). Work is performed under the supervision of the Department Training Lieutenant with the essential and training needs for the Police Department.

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and conducting training activities for the department.
• Document and maintain accurate records of all training provided.
• Prepare and submit reports related to training programs.
• Support the Department Training Officer in meeting departmental training requirements.
• Coordinate the Field Training Program; supervise and assess the department’s Field Training Officers (FTO); inspect digital training records; conduct in-person assessments; and report incidents or issues to the DTO.
• Maintain records of training activities (digital records, hard copy files) and submit training completions to the Georgia P.O.S.T. Council.
• Serve as the point of contact for new recruits while attending the Police Academy.
• Provide departmental training as assigned by the DTO; assist with annual training requirements and onboarding for new hires; review case law for training needs; maintain understanding of Conyers police procedures.
• Assist DTO with department fleet management and coordinate with the quartermaster on equipment needs.
• Create lesson plans for new training and update training with current practices and legal requirements.
• Perform bailiff duties and share responsibilities as a part-time bailiff for City of Conyers Municipal Court or as a security screening officer.

High school diploma or GED required;
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field preferred.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a sworn full-time Georgia POST-certified Peace Officer with the City of Conyers Police Department; OR employed for five (5) years as a sworn full-time Georgia POST-certified Peace Officer.

• Strong understanding of law enforcement practices, report writing, and criminal and traffic law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn and operate law enforcement databases and reporting software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must be a certified peace officer in the State of Georgia, in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST).

• Minimum of Instructor Level 1
• Field Training Officer Certification

Must be willing to submit to a police background check and polygraph. Must not have a pattern of law violations.

This job description identifies essential functions and requirements and may not include all duties of the position. Incumbents may be asked to perform tasks beyond those stated. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law.

• Coordinates the Field Training Program
• Inspects the digital training records for each officer in the FTO program
• Conducts in-person assessments of officers in the FTO program in the field
• Reports to the DTO any incidents or issues within the FTO program
• Maintains records of training activities (digital records and paper files) and submits training completions to the Georgia POST Council
• Serves as the point of contact for new recruits while attending the Police Academy
• Provides departmental training as assigned by the DTO
• Assists DTO with completion and tracking of annual training requirements
• Assists DTO with training requirements for new hires during onboarding
• Reviews case law for training needs
• Maintains a good understanding of Conyers police procedures
• Assists DTO with department fleet management
• Works with the department’s quartermaster on equipment needs
• Creates lesson plans for new…