Law Enforcement Certification & Training Coordinator

at State of Vermont in Pittsford, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Vermont Criminal Justice Council (VCJC) Police Academy is recruiting for a Law Enforcement Certification & Training Coordinator (LECTC). This position will report to the Director of Training, and focus on the development, delivery, and instruction of law enforcement core competencies. Police Academy training coordinators are largely based at the police academy with some travel expected. Law enforcement transformation and national policy changes will drive new curriculum as will current mandated training for in-service officers. This position will focus on the development, coordination, and curriculum for in-service training for all certified officers.

These roles mentor and role model best practices, display qualities of equitable treatment and inclusion, and exemplify behaviors of law enforcement professionals through training and discipline. Experience in training supervisory level curriculum topics, current instruction in a law enforcement specific field, ability to administer physical fitness training program, and ability to collaborate with law enforcement agencies and partners to coordinate in-service training needs throughout the state. The position performs multiple competencies and reports to the Director of Training.

This position is based in Pittsford, VT and the hours are 8am to 4:30pm with one overnight expected but often times more will be required depending on needs of training staff, the size of the incoming class, and course coordination responsibilities. Some travel will be necessary and required to facilitate training in various locations throughout the state. Certification, or eligibility for certification, as a Vermont Law Enforcement Officer is required. The Vermont Police Academy strongly encourages minority and BIPOC applicants to apply.

LECTCs are required to be mentally alert and responsible for the safety, physical well-being and mental health of up to 45 recruits during training sessions for up to 16 hours on a daily basis. During the sleep time of recruits, LECTCs stay overnight at the police academy for a minimum of one night per week in order to provide emergency assistance. LECTCs are required to extensively work outdoors in varying conditions and terrains based on job specificity and are required to travel accordingly to perform required duties. Many duties are executed in an office or classroom setting, which can include various indoor and outdoor venues throughout the police academy campus, along with off-site locations.