Public Safety Training Spec; Driving Instructor

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to provide public safety to the state of Arizona. Visit our website ps.gov

To apply, you must go to the DPS website and follow the instructions to submit your online application.

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list to fill current and future Driving Instructor vacancies. Manages one or more aspects of a training and development program. This may include determining training needs for law enforcement troopers, developing curriculum for Arizona POST training and in‑service training programs, coordinating training, evaluating program effectiveness, developing and administering a training program, developing and implementing an employee career mobility program, and instructing Arizona POST training courses.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Seven years of professional‑level law enforcement experience as an Arizona POST‑certified peace officer. Requires Arizona POST General Instructor certification. Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

Work setting may include office, classroom, firearms range, driving track, training mat, or other proficiency training venues. May be required to lift or carry up to 60 pounds of training equipment.

Statewide travel may be required to perform certain work functions.

Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least Standard in the last 12 months.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug‑free work environment through pre‑employment drug testing. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:
Driver’s license requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit‑eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.

• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top‑ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long‑term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)

For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State-sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long‑Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27‑week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for lifelong income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax‑deferred retirement investments.

On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.