Lieutenant, Professional Development
Description
INTERNAL JOB POSTING - ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Job Title:Request for Consideration – Lieutenant, Professional Development
Dept/Div:MTA Police Department – Professional Standards
Supervisor:Commanding Officer, Professional Standards
Location:Various
Hours:Four (4) tours of ten hours and sixteen minutes (10:16) with three (3) consecutive rest days
SUMMARY:
The Department is seeking qualified Lieutenants who are interested in being considered for assignment to various positions within in-service and recruit training within the Professional Development Section. The Department is seeking a diverse group of Lieutenants, proficient in one or more areas that include:
- Academic studies (law, police science, behavioral science)
- Physical fitness (aerobic/circuit training, resistance/strength training, flexibility/balance training, etc.)
- Skills training (crisis intervention, self-defense, ground fighting, use of force, handcuffing, firearm instruction, driver training, car stops, accident response, tactical communication, role playing)
- Medical training (CPR, first aid, certified first responder, EMT, etc.)
- Computer/tech training (digital report preparation, digital memo book, arrest processing, fingerprinting, online investigations, data analysis, mobile phone and apps use, LPR, GPS, BWC, radio use and communication)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interested members must, at a minimum, possess the following qualifications to be considered for this position:
• Supervise and train assigned staff to include Sergeants and Police Officers.
• Oversee and direct in-service training operations.
• Coordinate and maintain in-service training schedules.
• Coordinate and maintain in-service instructor schedules.
• Ensure student curriculum conforms to NYDCJS Standards.
• Maintain instruction courses through researching and updating course curriculum and maintaining the training environments.
• Develop curriculum and role play scenarios and research new courses.
• Maintain all Department training records.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of training delivery methods.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures, including writing specifications for equipment and preparing training materials and correspondence.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with trainee officers and other agency representatives.
• Knowledge of Connecticut Penal Law and Connecticut Criminal Procedures preferred.
• Manage unit schedules, time off requests, overtime monitoring, and other tasks assigned by the Commanding Officer of Professional Standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interested members must, at a minimum, possess the following qualifications to be considered for appointment:
• A minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a supervisor with the MTA Police Department and be on the current Lieutenants promotional list to apply.
• Prior experience in MTA PD training as a supervisor and be currently certified by DCJS as a general topic instructor is required for this position.
• Be in the rank of Lieutenant or currently on the promotional list to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
• Proficient administrative skills. These skills are required for scheduling, record keeping, ensuring that procurement procedures are adhered to, including writing specifications for equipment, and preparing training materials and correspondence with the State of New York and Connecticut.
• Advanced communication skills including, but not limited to, being able to interact with trainee officers and other agency representatives.
• Completion of FBI-LEEDA Trilogy preferred.
• Certified DCJS Firearms Instructor preferred.
• Instructor certifications in Taser, Patrol Rifle, Reality Based Scenario, Crisis Intervention, SFST, Defensive Tactics, ICAT, Active Shooter, and Domestic Violence preferred.
• Experience supervising in the Police Academy, certifying Field Training Officers, and teaching advanced active shooter training is preferred.
To be considered, members must also:
• Complete a "Candidate Application" (Form #69) and forward it to the Chief of Administrative Services Bureau.
• Successfully complete a panel interview.
• Candidates who have substantiated discipline/suspension or who have a documented history of lateness or absenteeism not related to sickness or work injury may be removed from interview consideration or consideration for the position.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Interested employees who meet the above listed qualifications will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
Candidates who have excessive sick records or disciplinary history may be denied the opportunity to sit for an interview. Candidates should understand that they are not guaranteed an assignment with the Training Unit, even if they meet each of the above qualifications
The Training Unit is a support unit of the MTA Police Department. The primary goals of the unit are to provide specific job training that will improve the safety, performance, and proficiency of its members and to ensure the Department’s mission, vision, values, and standard operating procedures are clearly understood. The Training Unit continually assesses the training needs of the Department and develops comprehensive programs to maintain professionalism in all aspects of police work.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.