Public Safety, Trainer - Driver Operator

Position: Public Safety, Trainer 3 - Driver Operator
Location: Forsyth

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Job Title:

Public Safety, Trainer 3 - Driver Operator Agency:

Department of Public Safety Job

Requisition :

Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:$62,452.80 - $64,950.90

Job Description:

Public Safety, Trainer 3(Fire & Emergency Services - Driver Operator)
Description of

Duties & Responsibilities :
Under limited supervision, serves as an instructor for various Fire Apparatus Operator Courses. Participates in needs assessment, research, design and evaluation of statewide public safety training programs. Demonstrates teamwork and a high degree of customer service. Instruct topics including Fire & Rescue and assigned specialized training. Long periods of standing, riding, driving, bending, and squatting required. Year-round training in all weather conditions.

Wearing of personal protective equipment:
Full Turnout Gear.

Minimum Qualifications :
Minimum 3 years’ progressive experience with a fire service agency with at least 1 year experience as an instructor focused on the development and delivery of fire service training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum training & experience requirements, possess one or more of the following:
• Possession of Georgia Firefighter certification.
• Four years of continuous fire service work experience preceding application.
• Experience and specialization in fire apparatus operations.
• Possession of NPQ Apparatus Operator – Pumper Certification
• Possession of NPQ Apparatus Operator – Aerial Certification
• Possession of NPQ Instructor II level certification and/or Georgia POST General Instructor certification.

Other Remarks :
Selected candidates subject to criminal records background and drug screening clearance.

Link to Job Application:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./careers

Application Requirements :
• State of Georgia Application for Employment (completed & signed)
• Copy of GFSTC transcript reflecting certifications, employment and training records recorded by the Georgia Firefighter Standards & Training Council
• Resume (summary of duties performed in current/past employment.)
• Copy of DD214 (as applicable)
Initial screening:
Submitted application & documents will be reviewed to determine those applicants selected for interview appointment.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T General Instructor certification, and eighteen (18) months of full-time instructor work-related experience in peace officer, correctional, fire service, EMS, or rescue topics applicable to the area of assignment, or two (2) years required work experience at the lower-level Public Safety, Trainer 2 (PSP
031).

- Note:

Must be eligible to obtain required Georgia P.O.S.T. specialty instructor certifications, Basic Law Enforcement certification, or P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.