Attends meetings and seminars to obtain information useful to training staff and to inform management of training programs and goals.

Checks and reviews a variety of data for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established standards and procedures.

Answers routine questions concerning activities, programs, policies, procedures and rules governing academy activities.

Enters a variety of data into computer system; receives and processes reports.

Answers telephone; provides routine information to caller; refers complex questions to proper person or agency.

Operates network office computers including data entry, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Prepares, maintains and updates lesson plans, as well as associated tests, both written and practical.

Perform classroom teaching assignments to include physical training and other classes as needed.

Greet instructors, ensure the instructor has all needed supplies and equipment, and introduce the instructor to the class.

Serves as an evaluator/role player in practical exercise scenarios.

Assist other staff members as necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors/supervises instructors during lectures and practical exercises to evaluate performance.

Monitors/supervises students to ensure compliance with academy rules and regulations.

Supervises daily uniform inspections of entry level personnel prior to the start of classes.

Assists with the preparation of periodic performance evaluations for entry level personnel.

Monitors and conducts written testing for entry level personnel.

Supervises physical training for entry level personnel.

Supervises physical fitness testing for entry level personnel.

Monitors online training and ensures accurate records retention and oversees in service credit to include approving courses and credit hours.

Serves as the supervisor for all academy staff personnel, which includes preparing annual performance evaluations and updating job descriptions as necessary. Determines job task priorities for all staff personnel, including those staff personnel assigned to the academy on a part-time or temporary basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of academy programs, procedures and policies, and the training standards set by the Department of Criminal Justices Services.  Knowledge of public relations in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.  Knowledge and skills to perform personnel, training, and financial record keeping and records maintenance.  Knowledge of proper lesson plans, handouts, and test preparation procedures.  Ability to operate audio-visual equipment and tools.  Ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.  Ability to operate and maintain standard office, word processing and data entry equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.  Ability to work independently.  Ability to operate a PC style computer, with a knowledge of WordPerfect and Lotus preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requires a minimum educational level of a four year college degree in criminal justice or a related field.

Requires a minimum of five years experience as a criminal justice officer.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Individual should possess good public speaking skills and be capable of lecturing in a classroom environment.

Individual should possess good writing skills and should be able to communicate well through both oral and written methods.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Individual should possess a minimum of high school level mathematical ability.

REASONING ABILITY 

Individual should demonstrate good reasoning and logic ability in order to perform problem solving functions of a supervisory nature.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

The individual must be certified as a law enforcement or jailor/court services officer in Virginia or qualify to be certified.

The individual should qualify for or be certified as a general instructor, firearms instructor, and defensive tactics instructor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position ranges from sedentary work to heavy physical exertion depending on the task.  The administrative tasks require exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects: work requires stooping, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions, vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.  The supervisory and instructional tasks require exertion of force equivalent to body weight force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, running, and grasping to include; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects, use of measuring devices, operation of training equipment, operation of motor vehicles, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of student work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, hazards and atmospheric conditions. Work conditions may require the use of protective face equipment and full body pad protection.

The City of Salem, an Affirmative Action and EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the City of Salem is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The City of Salem is proud to be a Certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program employer.