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Public Safety Training Director [ID: 176]
Position Summary:

Researches and develops new program opportunities in Public Safety Academy areas based on training needs of local and statewide public safety agencies. Ensures compliance with all certification requirements imposed by state regulatory agencies. Responsibilities include the hiring, training, managing and supervising of all faculties and the coordinating of all aspects of the program.

Typical Essential Duties

  • Conducts needs assessment;
  • Advises and counsels students;
  • Supervises and ensures the delivery of state mandated curriculum;
  • Coordinates program advisory committees;
  • Develops the marketing materials for Academy Programs;
  • Supervises specialized teaching labs and ensures compliance with all applicable rules;
  • Participates in various organizations and events to promote Public Safety Academy training.
The classification is responsible for directing the activities of an assigned academic related department or program. Incumbents will develop strategies to accomplish goals, implement policies and procedures, and develop and monitor an assigned budget. Incumbents may need to perform professional level work within assignment and will supervise employees or student workers.
Compensation: $76,296.54 - $95,370.68

Requirements:

Education:

Master’s degree in a related field to assigned area.  Advanced Education or other training in Public Safety. Previous certification as a Public Safety Professional.

Experience:

Three (3) years industry experience in a Public Safety field or related management area is required. Familiarity and understanding of the State Regulatory and Administrative Certification Rules. Practical experience in the management and supervision of a Public Safety Academy.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Potential Frequency

1.

Directs staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

Daily

35%

2.

Prepares and administers a budget which includes grant budgets; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures.

Daily

20%

3.

Provides oversight and directs the implementation of activities and operations for an assigned academic department or program, which includes: planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, student retention, strategic planning, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; implementing overall policy changes; ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; and coordinating and integrating activities between multiple service areas.

Daily

30%

4.

Prepares, reviews, and interprets a variety of applications, agreements, forms, records, needs assessments, business correspondence, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings.

Daily

15%

5.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required
 
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.