Sheriff's Training Specialist II (County Promotional) [United States]

 

The Job

This recruitment is only open to current County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position.

Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.

Former extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment.

The Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Sheriff's Training Specialists II, to develop, update, and oversee instructional and training programs for law enforcement and support personnel. Sheriff's Training Specialists II analyze training needs to develop and design training materials; research and review mandated law enforcement training requirements; write, prepare and update course outlines, lesson plans and handouts, including test construction and selection of appropriate audio-visual aids; network to coordinate seminars, training, and instructors with outside vendors and other department personnel; and present employee development presentations to Executive Staff, Division Commanders, and various employee groups.

For more detailed information, view the Sheriff's Training Specialist II job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
2) Shift: Applicants must be available for all shifts; incumbents will be required to work rotating shifts, or be on call for work, on weekends, holidays, and evenings, including mandatory overtime; refusal of assigned shift may result in removal from the list or termination.
3) Uniform/Additional Information: Most positions are typically required to purchase and wear a uniform. Incumbents receive an annual uniform allowance.
4) Certification: May be required to acquire certification in weaponless defense and firearms.

Minimum Requirements

Must meet one of the following experience options:

Option A: One (1) year of full-time experience as a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Training Specialist I or equivalent classification in a California law enforcement agency.

Option B: Two (2) years of full-time experience with primary responsibility for delivering a formal staff training program in a law enforcement agency.

Note: On-the-job training and mentoring experience is not considered formal training.

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Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in education, behavioral science, or business/public administration. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application unless candidate possess a bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field.

Substitution: An additional year of experience as described above or a P.O.S.T. Academy Instructor Certificate Course certification or higher may substitute for the required education. A copy of the certification must be submitted with the application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience:

• developing formal/structured curriculum for a variety of courses related to law enforcement functions and training requirements.
• serving as primary course instructor or facilitator responsible for identifying and coordinating subject matter presenters for specific topics.
• developing and administering computer-based training.

Selection Process

Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, July 7, 2023.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

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