Training Officer - Baltimore Police Department

Salary Range: $78,588.00 - $125,740.00 ANNUALLY

Hire Salary Range: $97,243.50

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A Training Officer (Civil Service) plans, develops, organizes, conducts and implements employee development, technical and multi-day in-service training programs. Work of this class may involve leading office support personnel but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from an administrative superior. Most employees in this class work a conventional workweek; however, some departments may require employees to work shift work. Employees in this class work in an office or a classroom setting, where normal working conditions exist; however, in some departments work is performed in the field where there may be exposure to dust, vehicular traffic and inclement weather. Work regularly requires minimal to moderate physical activity in walking and standing and occasional strenuous physical exertion when lifting and transferring heavy objects necessary to conduct training activities.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of training adults.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles, techniques, materials and resources.
• Knowledge of the organization and formats of training courses.
• Knowledge of commonly utilized business software programs.
• Skill in planning, developing and conducting a wide variety of training programs, including administrative, customer service, managerial and specialized and technical software training.
• Skill in instructing others.
• Skill in the utilization of common business software programs.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, develop training programs and instruct others in a wide variety
• of subject areas including administrative, customer service, managerial, proprietary computer
• software utilization, program objectives and procedures, building, fire and related codes, zoning
• codes, legislation and legal procedures.
• Ability to motivate others to improve job skills, knowledge and behaviors.
• Ability to promote training programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to evaluate training programs and modify as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to assign and review the work of others.

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. 

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

Only classified City employees who indicate the minimum qualifications on their applications and have successfully completed a probationary period on or before the day of filing an application will be placed on the eligible list without further examination.  The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.  It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application.  Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for the position.  Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented in your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dayvon Smith, HR Specialist III via email at Dayvon.Smith@baltimorecity.gov

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.