Criminal Justice Trainer 2 - Vancouver, WA

Full Job Description

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is hiring a Criminal Justice Trainer 2 at our SW Regional Academy in Vancouver, WA.

In this role you will deliver quality instruction in our Basic Law Enforcement Academy Programs in accordance with federal and state laws, model policies, and agency curriculum to recruit officers in an academy setting.

In this position, you’ll serve as both a role model and instructor, upholding the WSCJTC’s core values of leadership, integrity, dignity, and accountability as you carry out the duties of this position.

If you have the required experience listed below, along with excellent communication skills and a willingness to connect with diverse groups of students, we encourage you to apply!

The Benefits:
WSCJTC offers outstanding healthcare benefits, choice of state retirement programs including a defined benefit pension plan, advancement opportunities, and flexible/compressed work schedules.At the WSCJTC, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

Requirements

Duties assigned to this position include (but are not limited to):

• Facilitate instruction, including classroom, practical, and mock scenarios.
• Act as an Assistant TAC Officer of BLEA classes, sometimes multiple concurrent classes.
• Train and mentor students guided by WSCJTC agency values.
• Maintain order within the academy atmosphere, including motivating classes as a group and students individually.
• Support contracted TAC Officers in leading academy classes.
• Mentor and support onboarding part-time contractors.
• Support contracted TAC Officers with day-to-day questions, issues, and tasks by providing direct assistance, guidance, and instruction as is necessary.
• Communicate with student employing agencies regarding performance, attendance, coordination of additional training needs, test failures and remedial training.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience as a certified peace officer (law enforcement or military) or certified (city, county, municipality) corrections officer in an assignment that may require the application of physical force.

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• At least three (3) years of experience as a trainer of certified criminal justice personnel (law enforcement or corrections/juvenile corrections (city, county, municipality)), specifically in the areas of firearms, control/defensive tactics, de-escalation, or patrol tactics.

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• At least one (1) year of experience as a WSCJTC Criminal Justice Trainer 1 and three (3) years of experience training, mentoring, and/or coaching others in physical or tactical training areas such as martial arts, firearms, self-defense, military combative courses, etc.
• Understanding of adult teaching and learning methods.
• No sustained use of force complaints in the past three (3) years.
• Any community complaints in the last three (3) years must be satisfactorily explained.
• Able to model the Guardian Philosophy of policing in class on a daily basis.
• Strong work ethic, self-directed, and able to work in a team-teaching environment.
• Ability to support the agency's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Effective communication skills.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of and/or experience with WSCJTC protocols and chain of command.
• First level supervisor experience (examples: sergeant, supervisor, manager).
• WSCJTC Instructor Development - 2 (ID2) certification.
• Skills for basic computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of training and instruction principles, content and methodology.
• Knowledge of curriculum development.
• Problem solving skills, including analysis and strategies.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system including federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies, laws, ordinances and regulations.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity/implicit bias.

• Effective at developing and utilizing resources.

Conditions of Employment:

• Complete First Level Supervision Course within (1) one year of employment.
• Attend or audit all BLEA and BLEEA instruction within (1) one year of employment.
• Complete the following Train-the-Trainer and Instructor Development Courses within (2) two years of employment:
  1. Patrol Tactics Instructor
  2. Draeger Instructor Basic
  3. SFST Instructor Development
  4. ABLE Train-the-Trainer
  5. Below 100 Train-the-Trainer.

Additional Information

Supplemental Information:

How to Apply:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically through NeoGov. Simply click the green "Apply" button in the upper right-hand corner to get started.
Please attach the following to your online application:

• A chronological Resume outlining your experience to date.
• A Letter of Interest detailing your qualifications, and why you believe you are the best person for this role, and
• A minimum of three (3) professional references who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting.

Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to an interview. Carefully review your application before submitting.

All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.

Applications from this posting may be used for up to 60 days to fill additional vacancies.

Veteran's PreferenceApplicants who meet the required qualifications for the position and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service.

Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Contact Us:
If you have questions, contact Human Resources at humanresources@cjtc.wa.gov

WSCJTC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSCJTC does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/.