Police Training Education Specialist, ILEE Instructor

Full Job Description

Do you have street cop experience and an in-depth knowledge and application of Pennsylvania laws? The Institute for Law Enforcement Education (ILEE) is a recognized leader in law enforcement highway safety training, providing instruction and certifications to thousands of officers annually across the state. This is a unique opportunity to share your knowledge and experience, along with industry best practices and current case law, with Commonwealth law enforcement professionals. Retired or active law enforcement individuals with Pennsylvania street cop experience are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

As a Police Training Education Specialist, you will be traveling across the state to facilitate courses for law enforcement officers.

Work involves reviewing scheduled courses, instructor requirements, course materials and equipment, and approving training facilities.

You will be responsible for delivering all necessary course materials and equipment to/from the training site for assigned courses; resolving logistics, equipment, course material, and scheduling issues; as well as recommending course revisions, changes to current programming, and new course offerings.

You will have the opportunity to serve as a liaison with the public, vendors, law enforcement personnel, law enforcement agencies, and PennDOT in support of the State and Community Highway Safety Program federal grant goals and outcomes.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintaining an accurate inventory of all course materials and equipment
• Reviewing and authenticating student compliance with course completion criteria and certification requirements
• Maintaining effective communications with ILEE stakeholders, outside agencies, and internal departments to facilitate referrals and exchanges of information
• Providing scheduling and logistic guidance and support for law enforcement agencies
• Assisting with data collection, research, and analysis for the preparation of reports, grant writing, and the budget

Classes are offered Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. A state vehicle will be provided, travel expenses and accommodations will be reimbursed. Overnight stays will also be required. You will be responsible for loading and unloading course materials.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework: On days in which Instructor is not scheduled to teach classes or travel to a class site, the employee may have the opportunity to telework unless directed by the Program Manager/Division Chief to report to the Harrisburg office.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer that includes or is supplemented by one year of teaching or formal training experience in law enforcement programs, and completion of 60 college credits.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires four years of uniformed vehicle patrol experience.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.