Law Enforcement Academy Training Coordinator

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Academy Director and Academy Academic Director, the Academy Training Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, scheduling, and documenting all training for cadet personnel.

The Academy Training Coordinator must have considerable knowledge of academy policies, procedures, and have the ability to explain each policy. The ideal candidate will possess organizational and technical skills and have the ability to use independent judgement, working with little director supervision when necessary.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Assist in in the development of courses, create lesson plans, and instruct training courses to ensure all cadets meet Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Provide career development training, supervise, record, and evaluate other certified instructors.
• Collect, create, and circulate roll call training materials, videos, and publications.
• Maintains the department training resource information and provides legal information.
• Develop and prepare academy training manuals and professional staff work in support of recruitment and selection processes.
• Participates in academy interviews, as well as assisting other outside police agencies with their recruitment, and placement opportunities.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong and effective public speaking, written, and oral communication skills.
• Develop short-and long-term goals and plans to project and develop programs and projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those involved in course assignments.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Independently make sound decisions and take appropriate actions.
• Conduct research, gather information, and analyze data.
• Motivate those who attend classes in a professional manner.
• Ability to assemble information, write reports, and document in a clear, concise and effective manner.
• Knowledge of training needs, and legal and professional standards of law enforcement training, including federal, state, municipal law, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of Community Oriented Policing Methods, Departmental Policies, Problem Solving Techniques, Supervisory Effectiveness, and Conflict Management.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Completion of a POST approved Police Academy with a satisfactory score in all fields is required.
• 7+ years' experience in police work is required.
• Possess a valid operator's license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor involving Moral Turpitude, as defined by law.
• Must not have been released or discharged under any other than Honorable conditions from any of the Armed Forces of the U.S.

Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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