Public Safety Training Specialist - Emergency Vehicle Operations EVO - APT - Part-time Positions

initial posting date: 09/17/2026

Final date to receive applications: 09/30/2026

agency: department of public safety standards and training

salary range:

position type: employee

position title: public safety training specialist 1 - emergency vehicle operations evo - apt
-multiple part-time positions

in this position you will be working in dpsst’s skills training section delivering pre-designed curriculum within the emergency vehicle operations (evo) program. For a complete position description, please  to contact the recruiter.

the department of public safety standards and training (dpsst) oversees the development of professional standards and the delivery of quality training for law enforcement officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, firefighters, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers. Dpsst is also the regulatory agency that enforces employment and training standards for the above listed public safety disciplines and licenses proprietary security managers, security contractors and officers, polygraph examiners, and private investigators.

diversity equity inclusion & belonging is a core value  are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

Employees are expected to uphold this value and foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.

our department works as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make oregon state government your next career move?

Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between.

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• supportive working environment
• free parking
• onsite cafeteria
• onsite wellness options
• instructors who live more than 75 miles from the academy and teach more than one day per week will be reimbursed mileage for one round trip in addition to lodging and meal expenses. Exceptions may be authorized with prior supervisory approval.

three (3) years of professional level experience related to the providing emergency vehicle operations instruction and/or based on ors 181.610 through 181.690. Typically, this experience is in the area of public safety (law enforcement officers, adult and youth corrections officers, parole and probation officers, fire service professionals, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers). Experience must have included delivering structured training sessions or on-the-job training.

highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently and within a team environment. Experience conducting police pursuit driving within the last 5 years. Strong operational experience applying adult learning theory. Experience as a coach or mentor. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to navigate multiple team dynamics. Experience delivering structured training related to law enforcement disciplines. No cover letter is required.

Allow sufficient time to complete your application in one sitting, as the saving of your application cannot be guaranteed in workday.

three (3) years as a full-time certified public safety officer who has successfully completed the oregon evoic.

the department of public safety standards and training is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity.

pay and benefits on all job announcements may change without further notice.

location: salem, or (4190 aumsville hwy se)