Use of Force Public Safety Training Specialist ; APT

Use of Force Public Safety Training Specialist 1

Position Type:
Employee Position / Salary Range: $37.50 per hour /

Location:

Salem, OR (4190 Aumsville Hwy SE). This is a part‑time, limited‑duration position. No union representation.

• Facilitate student learning using confrontational simulation (Con Sim) scenarios.
• Debrief students post‑scenario regarding legal and use‑of‑force matters, tactical decision‑making, communication skills, and other topics.
• Perform administrative tasks related to scenario training (preparing equipment, training environment, delivering safety briefings, etc.).
• Run virtual simulation (MILO) training.
• Instruct use‑of‑force topics in a classroom setting.
• Assist with basic student instruction in other venues (firearms, defensive tactics, tactical skills, classroom instruction, etc.) outside of the use‑of‑force program.
• Maintain and enforce security protocols as part of a team to deliver the highest quality training.
• Interact with students on a daily basis, influencing the lives of Oregon’s future law enforcement officers and leaders.

• Three (3) years of professional‑level experience related to the instructional assignment and/or based on ORS
  181.610 through 181.690.
• Experience in public safety (law enforcement officers, adult and youth corrections officers, parole and probation officers, fire service professionals, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers).
• Experience delivering structured training sessions or on‑the‑job training.

• Experience as a coach or mentor.
• Ability to readily adapt to unanticipated challenges.
• Experience as an instructor related to use‑of‑force scenarios and use‑of‑force case law.
• Highly motivated individuals who can work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong operational experience applying adult learning theory.

• Recent (within last 3 years) experience as a defensive tactics (DT) instructor.
• Recent (within last 3 years) experience working in public safety (law enforcement, corrections, parole and probation).

• Successful candidates will be subject to a computerized criminal history check.
• Adverse background information may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.

• Supportive working environment.
• Free parking.
• Onsite cafeteria.
• Onsite wellness options.

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are passionate about building and sustaining inclusive and equitable work and learning environments for all students, staff, and faculty. Employees are expected to uphold this value and foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.