v Do you enjoy working in professional training
coordination, development and implementation?
v Do you have a passion for public safety?
v Are you looking for fulfilling work?
If you enjoy supporting the
professional development of law enforcement, creating opportunities for
continuing education, managing training sessions across the state, wanting to
positively affect health and safety across the state, and are seeking a
supportive work culture, then County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) is the place
for you!
Our employees are passionate
about the work they do and believe in the value they bring to the organization
and the public. As a small team we recognize the importance of teamwork and
building relationships. Our work is
important and seemingly never-ending, but we acknowledge the need for personal
wellness and laughter along the way.
CSOC is a non-profit organization
that is leading the way to a safer Colorado. We do this through preserving the
Office of Sheriff providing relevant programs and support to all county
sheriffs’ offices within Colorado. We
provide educational and professional development to all law enforcement,
promote public safety initiatives and programs, and support law enforcement and
public safety personnel in times of stress and need.
We are currently seeking a
full-time Training Manager to support the ongoing training needs of peace
officers throughout Colorado. This is an opportunity to implement current
trends with standard peace officer training strategies to offer a complete line
up of professional development options.
We are looking to have someone on board as early as the end
of April
Salary Range
from $60,000 to $67,500 annually
Job Title – Training Manager
Reports to – Executive Director
Reports to job holder – None
Job Purpose: The Training Manager is primarily responsible
for identifying,
implementing, and monitoring training needs for Colorado Sheriffs, their staff,
and other law enforcement professionals throughout Colorado.
Training Manager Role Profile
Role #1 Name: Professional
training program development and implementation
Purpose of Role: Identify and deliver valuable training
courses for law enforcement professionals in Colorado.
Responsibilities:
· Maintain, review, and evaluate training needs and courses
offered to law enforcement professionals through CSOC to ensure members are
receiving the best education available.
· Remain current on trending industry wide changes to identify
new topics or changes to standards.
· Monitor current classes
to review content, delivery, and instructor effectiveness.
· Facilitate regular communications with instructors,
encouraging them to implement new technologies and concepts where needed.
· Create and manage training budget and
expenses, while practicing sound fiscal control.
· Create and implement long-term and
short-term goals for the CSOC training program.
· Recruit new instructors to maintain a
reserve of qualified individuals.
· Provide documentation of completed
training for attendees.
· Maintain a system of records management
for storage of training records.
Key
Results/Expectations:
· Training session attendees’ survey results and
feedback are positive.
· Training programs delivered reflect the most
current practices in the field.
· Regular communication with instructors is occurring
and beneficial to all.
· Annual program budget is realistic, and funds
are expended following grant and standard fiscal requirements.
· Data, feedback, and costs are evaluated for
effectiveness and future training goals.
· Program goals are identified, and plans are in
place to meet those goals.
· Attendees are provided with training records
in a timely manner.
Knowledge and
Skills Required
· Experience in managing
professional training programs.
· Basic knowledge of peace officer training requirements
and needs.
· Skilled in decision making, communication and
organization
· Ability to think innovatively and incorporate
positive change
· Ability to organize and maintain data/records
efficiently
· Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic
computer skills.
Behavioral
Competencies Required:
· Communication
· Adaptable to change
· Detail Oriented
Role #2 Name: Conference/event
training program development and management.
Purpose of Role: Ensure positive professional educational
experiences for attendees at all CSOC training conferences/events.
Responsibilities:
· Create engaging agendas that meet or exceed training
requirements for sheriffs/undersheriffs, and other law enforcement
professionals in the state.
· Schedule presentations and training sessions for conference
attendees that provide a variety of relevant, current topics.
· Manage the speaker agreements and scheduling. During conferences/events introduction of
speakers, flow of presentations, and adherence to schedules throughout
conferences.
· Coordinate with CSOC conference and event coordinator
regarding training needs, schedule, agenda, and all other aspects of
conferences that affect training.
· Assemble, organize, and provide speakers’ materials to
conference attendees.
· Network with peers to share topics and ideas to bring a variety of new
learning experiences to CSOC conference attendees.
· Provide training records for all attendees in a timely manner.
Key
Results/Expectations:
· Conference training schedules are created with
the training needs for attendees considered.
· Conducted training needs assessments and
implemented findings within agendas.
· Agendas are relevant and reflective of current
trends in the profession.
· Costs related to
speaker fees and training materials fit within the approved conference budget.
· Conferences run smoothly and seamlessly
leaving a positive impression of CSOC.
· Networking with other training professionals
in the field is accomplished and new ideas or improvements are incorporated into
the training program.
Knowledge and
Skills Required:
· Skilled in
communication with individuals at a variety of levels and backgrounds.
· Understanding
of law enforcement trends, training needs and requirements.
· Skilled in
finding innovative ways to engage attendees in conferences.
· Understanding
of registration management.
· Open to new
ideas and trends in the field.
· Ability to successfully
collaborate with a variety of individuals to ensure positive outcomes.
Behavioral
Competencies Required:
· Communication
· Teamwork
· Flexibility
· Collaborative
Role #3 Name: POSTGrant Management
Purpose of Role: Fulfill the responsibilities and
management of the statewide POST grant funds provided to CSOC.
Responsibilities:
· Schedule POST grant-funded training opportunities across the
state to comply with the Peace Officer Training statute.
· Develop and submit the annual POST grant request, accounting
for class requests from agencies and analysis of previous offerings.
· Attend POST grantee meetings.
· Accurately comply with reporting and management requirements
under the POST agreement.
· Prepare requests for reimbursement to CSOC for grant funds
expended.
· Complete payment requests for instructors’ costs.
· Monitor expenses and budget to ensure funds are used and
recorded in accordance with the grant.
· Assist the Colorado regional
representatives in delivery of classes, as requested.
· Provide attendees with training records
as needed for their submission to POST.
Key Results/Expectations:
· Delivery of training under grant guidelines
successfully completed.
· Grant management, financial responsibilities
and reporting are completed in accordance with grant terms and conditions.
· Trainings scheduled under the grant are
relevant, current and applicable to current needs.
· Accurate records are provided to attendees
timely.
Knowledge and
Skills Required
· Skilled in grant
management
· Ability to schedule
and deliver optimal training opportunities with limited resources.
· Understanding
of basic budgeting, financial reports and cost management.
· Ability to
collaborate with
Behavioral
Competencies Required:
· Collaborative
· Adaptable
· Logical
· Organized