Trainer, School Safety Operations
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- 19 hours ago Post Date
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This is a full-time 12-month, CASA represented position. The salary grade is 0037 which starts at $49,461.
Title: Trainer, School Safety Operations
Department: School Safety
Reports To: Administrative Superior
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?
Job Summary
Plans, implements and conducts a training program for the Office of School Safety. Develops and updates course content which responds to staff needs as well as meets the objectives of the School District and the Office of School Safety. Ensures that the training program reflects new developments in school security/safety techniques and procedures nationwide. Provides in-service training at various District facilities to personnel engaged in the provision of school safety and/or security services.
Essential Functions
Receives requests from line, supervisory and management personnel for training and determines through consultation with such personnel, the specific areas for training, the population to be served, and the approximate number of participants.
Plans, develops and updates course content, and selects training materials and supplies to be used.
Designs programs to meet identifiable needs and concerns, and coordinates all training activities with overall objectives of the School District and the Office of School Safety.
Provides training in areas which include, but are not limited to, interpersonal, supervisory, and management skills.
Prepares written evaluations for management of the progress of School Safety Officers during initial training which include recommendations for retaining or rejecting probationary employees.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the training programs on a continual basis and modifies programs accordingly to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.
Maintains data regarding the number and types of training programs in development and/or in process and assesses this information to ensure training continuity.
As required, provides line, supervisory and management staff with information and guidelines to be used as follow-up to training sessions.
Prepares periodic and special reports related to departmental training activities.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college of university.
- Two years of full-time, paid, law enforcement or security experience which has involved planning, developing and implementing training and personnel development programs.
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- Six years of full-time, paid, law enforcement or security experience which has involved planning, developing and implementing training and personnel development programs.
NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:
- current practices and theories of training and professional development.
- current trends and practices in building and personnel safety and security.
- effective instruction strategies.
- adult education methodology.
Demonstrated ability to:
- plan, develop and conduct training programs.
- recognize areas of personnel development and training needs.
- evaluate and assess program outcomes and effectiveness.
- communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and associates.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Nondiscrimination
The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
