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State of Utah
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POST Basic Training Specialist
State of Utah
180 Department of Public Safety
Location
Utah, 84129
Salary
$48.78 - $60.36
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing and running training sessions for new law enforcement cadets, including developing the curriculum, supervising exercises, and ensuring everyone meets safety and performance standards.
It's a leadership role focused on building skills and discipline in future officers.
A good fit would be an experienced police officer with strong teaching and organizational abilities who enjoys mentoring and handling high-pressure situations.
Key Requirements
- Certified Law Enforcement Officer in Utah with at least 5 years of experience, or eligible for certification waiver/reactivation
- Current Utah POST Instructor Certifications in Firearms, Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO), Defensive Tactics (DT), and Instructor Development
- Extensive experience in law enforcement and program management or instructional design
- Superior communication, leadership skills, and understanding of use-of-force legal issues
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve conflicts with emotional intelligence
- Willingness to reside within 50 miles of the Sandy POST Building
- Physical fitness to demonstrate techniques and participate in training exercises
Full Job Description
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POST Basic Training Specialist- Session Program Manager
The Utah Department of Public Safety, POST Training Bureau, is seeking a Session Program Manager to oversee the development, implementation, and success of basic training program sessions. This position is responsible for the professional development, discipline, and Field Training Officer readiness of Law Enforcement Cadets. The Sergeant ensures that cadets and officers possess the knowledge and skills required to perform their duties safely. This role requires expertise in program management combined with technical law enforcement training to set the standard for every cadet and instructor within the POST Training Bureau.
Principal Duties:
- Curriculum Management: Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop, review, and maintain a comprehensive basic training curriculum.
- Scenario Supervision: Oversee tactical exercises to ensure adherence to safety protocols and training standards.
- Technique Demonstration: Maintaining the physical fitness necessary to demonstrate techniques and participate directly in training exercises.
- Active Evaluation: Observing practical training sessions to monitor quality and provide immediate feedback to trainees and adjunct instructors.
- Instructional Oversight: Recruit, evaluate, and supervise adjunct instructors to ensure instructional quality and adherence to policy.
- Logistics & Scheduling: Manage complex training schedules for concurrent academy sessions, including resource allocation and facility coordination.
- Cadet Discipline: Direct morning formations and daily accountability checks to instill professional discipline.
- Performance Remediation: Identify cadets performing below the 80% benchmark and implement formal Action Plans.
- Equipment Management: Supervise the issuance and maintenance of essential equipment, including firearms and duty gear.
- Compliance: Maintain accurate program records and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with Utah POST Council standards.
- Instructional Requirements: Provide direct classroom instruction and training on various topics, including:
- Core Law Enforcement Topics: Teaching basic courses such as report writing, interview and interrogation, and de-escalation tactics.
- Leading and managing hands-on training environments in the classroom.
Law Enforcement Certification: Must be a certified Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) in the state of Utah with a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a LEO OR be able to obtain a Utah POST waiver or reactivation to certify as a LEO in the state of Utah with a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a certified LEO.
Experience: Extensive experience in law enforcement and proven experience in program management or instructional design.
POST Instructor Certifications: Hold current Utah POST Instructor Certifications in Firearms , Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO) , Defensive Tactics (DT) , and Instructor Development.
Skills: Superior communication and leadership skills with a deep understanding of legal considerations surrounding use of force.
Attributes: The ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve conflicts using emotional intelligence.
Residency: Must be willing to reside within 50 miles of the Sandy POST Building.
- Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
- Applicants are subject to drug screening and extensive background investigation prior to final offer of employment, that includes a polygraph, medical & psych exam.
The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. Some of the generous benefits that the State of Utah provides are: 3 medical plans, 3 dental plans, 4 vision plans, 401K match, 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, free counseling & wellness benefits and much more. Competitive benefits that begin on DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT!
Our Mission:
The mission of the Investigations Bureau is to promote and strengthen faith and confidence in law enforcement for the citizens of Utah, by providing objective and consistent investigations of complaints or allegations of misconduct against peace officers and certified dispatchers.
Our Agency:
The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) is comprised of 12 divisions and bureaus that include the Utah Highway Patrol, the Division of Emergency Management, Driver License division, Statewide Information and Analysis Center (SIAC), State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), State Fire Marshal, Highway Safety Office, Communications, State Crime Lab, Bureau of Criminal Identification, and Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). The DPS dive team, aero bureau, CERT team and Public Protection Unit (PPU) also fall under the Department of Public Safety. DPS is made up of more than 1,500 state employees who are stationed across Utah.
The Department of Public Safety offers a unique and rewarding employment opportunity. More information about our agency can be found here.
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