Job Description

Job Title MLS Manager 3 (Deputy Director of Academic Instruction), Grade M3
Location Montgomery Village, MD, US
Organization Name Department of Police, Training and Education Division
Medical Exam Medical History with Drug & Alcohol Screen
Background Investigation Yes
Financial Disclosure Yes


CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

ABOUT THE (MCPD)

The mission of MCPD is to safeguard life and property, preserve the peace, prevent and detect crime, enforce the law, and protect the rights of all citizens. We are committed to working in partnership with the community to identify and resolve issues that impact public safety.

WHAT YOU\'LL BE DOING:

MCPD is seeking a (Deputy Director of Academic Instruction). This position will serve as the Deputy Director of Academic Instruction for the Training and Education Division within the Montgomery County Police Department. This position will be reviewing existing training curricula and assisting with the development of new training and lesson plans. Providing guidance on methods and practices of teaching to Academy staff and adjunct instructors and coordinating curricula for recruit training; in-service training; leadership training; force training; cadet training; firearms classroom training and specialized classroom training.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist PSTA instructor with designing, developing, and delivery of training programs.

• Create courses of instruction, curricula and lesson plans for recruit training, in-service training, leadership training, force training, cadet training, firearms classroom training, and specialized classroom training.

• Ensure that assessments are standardized, reflect the application of what is learned, and provide data to inform instruction.

• Oversee systemic and routine assessments of instructional material to measure and plan continuous improvements.

• Ensure that the academy promotes innovative techniques that reflect best practices at a university level.

• Ensure that Academy methods and practices of teaching reflect educational best practices.

• Provide guidance on methods and practices of teaching to PSTA staff and adjunct instructors.

• Serve as a consultant to instructors in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general Academy procedures.

• Manage the department\'s partnership with Montgomery College.

• Instruct courses and give presentations on topics relevant to education and experience.

• Assist the Director as a liaison with internal and external groups and subject-matter-experts.

• Duties as assigned by the Director of the Training and Education Division.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• An earned terminal degree such as a Doctor of Education (EdD) or PhD in Education in criminology, criminal justice, psychology, educational psychology, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.

• At least five years of full-time paid professional post-doctoral teaching experience.

• At least four years in a supervisory or administrative role in higher education.

• At least two years directing, teaching, evaluating courses, and developing curricula and academic programs

• A demonstrated publication record.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS - must be obtained within first 12 months of employment; must be maintained during employment. If candidate has not already obtained the referenced training and certification at hire, the selected candidate will be required to obtain the referenced training and certification within the first 12 months of employment. The incumbent of the position must maintain this certification. Please indicate in your job application and resume the certifications that you have.:

• Possess and maintain a certification from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission

Preferred additional certifications:

• Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) and/or

• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) and/ or

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.

To ensure a positive workplace and comply with federal, state, and County laws, the incumbent must complete mandatory training within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

For information about Montgomery County\'s comprehensive benefit offerings, please visit the webpage and check out our competitive benefits.
Additional Employment Information

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant\'s responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County\'s "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff\'s office) are subject to the County\'s ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the website.
Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience directing, teaching, evaluating courses and developing curricula and academic programs. Supervisory experience is required.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor\'s Degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria

There are NO Preferred Criteria Assessments. All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated \xe2\x80\x9cQualified\xe2\x80\x9d, placed on the eligible list, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications of the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a \xe2\x80\x9cTransfer\xe2\x80\x9d candidate and may be considered for an interview.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants who have the items specified in the Ideal Candidate section of advertisement along with experience in the following:

• Experience writing and reviewing classroom courses and curricula.

• Experience developing performance-based lesson plans, training modules and testing mechanisms.

• Experience working in a collaborative environment with multiple public and/or private agencies.

• Experience in planning, scheduling and delivery of classroom instruction that address the field of public safety.

• Experience using computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, and online instructional platforms.

• Experience developing training manuals and procedures.

Candidates who are selected for an interview may be required to submit a work sample demonstrating the above-mentioned criteria. You may also be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities indicated on your resume.
Minimum Salary 82068
Maximum Salary 148607
Currency USD

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