|
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
|
|
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
|
|
Position Number: 50255794 |
Description Activated On: 7/27/2026 10:36:10 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The purpose of this position is to provide specialized leadership and expertise in the development, delivery, and evaluation of law enforcement training aligned with the objectives of the State and Community Highway Safety Program grant administered through PA Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and PA Department of Education (PDE). Specifically, this position serves as a representative of the Institute for Law Enforcement Education (ILEE) within PDE and throughout the Commonwealth to support statewide law enforcement agencies through comprehensive instruction, technical guidance, curriculum maintenance, and program coordination. |
|
Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Serve as a Police Training Education Specialist to support the work, goals, and outcomes of the State and Community Highway Safety Program federal grant, as subcontracted by PennDOT to PDE. Serve as a Police Training Education Specialist supporting the State and Community Highway Safety Program federal grant requirements. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of doctrinal research, legislation, case law, and law enforcement trends related to highway safety. Review research, legislation, case law, and existing curricula to recommend course revisions and updating materials with the Police Training Curriculum Specialist and Police Training Education Specialist colleagues, and the Division Chief. Propose new course offerings and assist in developing new curricula and training materials. Review and recommend updates to student performance standards and assist with revisions. Prepare written and verbal responses to inquiries from law enforcement, equipment manufacturers, the public, PennDOT, outside agencies, and internal departments. Maintain effective communication with ILEE stakeholders, outside agencies, and internal departments, ensuring timely issue escalation to Division Chief. Provide service and support to law enforcement agencies regarding breath test instruments requests through telephone, email, and on‑site assistance and training as needed. Conduct research and prepare reports in response to requests related to chemical breath testing, state and federal criminal case law, regulatory procedures, and accepted criminal justice methodologies. Provide scheduling and logistics guidance, approve facilities, and ensure course scheduling aligns with facility capabilities, instructor availability, and equipment maintenance needs. Obtain, review, and approve volunteer applications for assigned Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Practitioner courses. Maintain accurate inventory of course materials, equipment, and controlled substances while adhering to DEA and ILEE policies. Prepare, transport, and return course materials and equipment for assigned training sessions. Facilitate scheduled courses following all certificates, certification, and licensure requirements; deliver curriculum as prescribed. Instructional duties constitute approximately 80 percent of time for this position. Train and certify officers in evidentiary chemical breath test instrument operation and maintenance. Collect, review, and discuss course evaluations; provide feedback and assist in course modification based on student input. Independently verify student completion criteria, assess examinations and projects, and ensure proper issuance of certificates and licenses. Provide logistical and facility feedback to support decisions on continued use or discontinuation of training sites. Assist in data collection, research, report preparation, grant writing, budgeting, and required equity audits. Maintain certifications and expertise in advanced training topics; pursue and attend professional development opportunities as required and requested. Perform other duties as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. The position is responsible for adhering to Division policies and procedures and for making recommendations for change when appropriate or necessary. The position serves as a liaison with the public, vendors, law enforcement personnel, law enforcement agencies, and PennDOT in support the State and Community Highway Safety Program federal grant goals and outcomes. The position functions independently and requires minimal supervision with assignments carried out under the supervision of the Division Chief. |
||||||||||||||||||||
Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Certificate of Successful Completion of a Police Instructor Development Course 2. OTHER 3. OTHER 4. OTHER 5. OTHER 6. OTHER |
||||||||||||||||||||
Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
|