CHIEF POLICE INSTRUCTOR/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST POLICE SCHOOL CHIEF POLICE INSTRUCTOR

Code: 06014 Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, recruits, selects, schedules and evaluates instructors for police training courses; determines course content and instruction procedures; does other related work. Under direction, schedules the various police training courses, develops lesson plans and instruction outlines, develops training aids to implement instruction and updating of lesson plans to keep current with the laws and techniques; does other related duties.

Examples of work

Recruits, selects, schedules and evaluates instructors for police training courses. Monitors the instructor progress and performance. Conducts research for course preparation and presentation in conformance with relevant laws, rules, rules and regulations. Determines and advises instructors regarding course content and duration, and the appropriate instruction procedures. Selects and arranges for guest speakers to supplement available information in specific courses. Obtains or provides training for instructors to accommodate changes in computer programs and/or equipment used for student instruction. Teaches training courses. Counsels trainees who are having personal or discipline problems or other difficulties. Provides assistance and advice to associates and instructors in the training program. Maintains records of instructors, classes, trainees and related information. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Schedules classes. Prepares correspondence relating to the training programs. Prepares clear, sound, accurate and informative reports on activities containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Prepares and grades examinations. Evaluates trainee progress; provides guidance as required. Prepares reports on the training programs and activities. Designs and develops training announcements and brochures. Researches and writes proposals to acquire federal and state funding for all types of training programs. Prepares training manuals and curriculum. Determines course content, determines needed materials. Identifies software, programs and equipment used for student instruction and keeps current with changes. Makes arrangements for facilities, equipment and needed materials and other training aides. Develops evaluation systems needed to revise course content. Supervises enrollment and the registration of applicants. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of training records, programs and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of training principles and techniques. Knowledge of teaching principles, methods, tools and techniques, and their application to specific training courses. Knowledge of the methods used in the presentation of organized classroom lectures. Knowledge of the multi-media systems, the setting up and the writing of programs to be used in the multi-media system (a computer program student response system) where available. Ability to develop, schedule and evaluate training classes. Ability to develop the content, procedures and presentation of training courses. Ability to evaluate instructional personnel. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to organize technical work, analyze specific training problems and develop effective work methods. Ability to prepare lesson plans, and select appropriate books and training aids. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with associates, supervisors, employees, students and with those persons interested in or concerned with the training program. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports, containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: LG- MCK 9/31/99 This specification is for local government use only. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST POLICE SCHOOL Knowledge of training principles and techniques. Knowledge of teaching principles, methods, tools and techniques, and their application to specific training programs. Ability to prepare correspondence and other reports. Ability to develop schedules and evaluates training programs and projects. Ability to prepare examinations for evaluation of student knowledge and progress. Ability to design and develop training manuals, announcements, brochures, and other training materials. Ability to research and write proposals for relevant training programs. Ability to organize technical work analyzes specific training problems and develop effective work methods. Ability to prepare lesson plans, and selects course materials. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with associates, supervisors, employees, students and other involved with the training program. Ability to keep current with changes in computer programs and other equipment used for student instruction. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: LG- MCK 10/8/99 TITLE CODE FOR DUAL TITLE: LG - This job specification is for local government use only.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience as an instructor at a secondary school, college or vocational or, at a police training school which shall have involved course preparation and presentation. OR: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions. CERTIFICATE: Possession of a valid certificate as a police instructor issued by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional experience involving the determination of training needs, the development of appropriate training plans and materials, and the conduct of various types of training courses. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.