Curriculum Development Specialist - MPD

The Curriculum Development Specialist creates and delivers high quality training for community service officers, the recruit academy, ongoing in-service training and for professional/leadership development.

Work Location: 
This position currently works on-site only.

Salary: 
Anticipated starting salary range: $74,353.76 - 102,313.12, depending on qualifications.

*The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas*

1. Assess training to ensure compliance with legal mandates and MN Peace Officer Standards and Training Board requirements 
2. Assess training needs and design and implement training programs for sworn and non-sworn professional staff 
3. Support Department subject matter experts in curriculum development and delivery of instruction 
4. Develop curriculum and content for classes, lectures, conferences, and other training materials 
5. Continuously improve and adapt curriculum to meet professional best practices and community expectations 
6. Understand and guide implementation of adult learning techniques 
7. Oversee growth and development of internal trainers 
8. Incorporate evidence-based research into training planning and curriculum development 
9. Promote critical thinking skills and commitment to professional development and lifelong learning 
10. Maintain knowledge of professional trends, best practices, and innovations 
11. Identify and collaborate with community based subject matters experts to increase police-community connection and expand opportunities to co-create professional development opportunities 
12. Assesses scope of training needs across all supported audiences for new product, process and system roll outs, creating schedules for development, delivery, and methods for evaluation 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

Office Environment

MINIMUM EDUCATION:  

Bachelor's Degree Training Management, Curriculum Management, Adult Education, Instructional Design, or related degree; Advanced Degree Preferred.  

 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

3 or more years of related work experience with instructional design, curriculum management, or adult education. 

 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: 

Associate in Professional in Talent Development (APTD), Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), Certified Performance Technologist (CPT), Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM), or any training certification preferred. 

SELECTION PROCESS: 
The selection process will consist of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
 
BACKGROUND CHECK: 
The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING: 
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

UNION REPRESENTATION: 
This position is represented by Minneapolis Professional Employees Association, a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the [Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA)] . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit the above link.

INTERVIEW SELECTION: 
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

1. Knowledge of training and development techniques and adult learner motivation.? 
2. Knowledge of MPD policies and procedures and functional knowledge of City contract processes. 
3. Excellent written and verbal communications skills 
4. Good interpersonal skills. 
5. Meticulous record keeping skills. 
6. The ability to work independently and to prioritize work requests. 
7. Demonstrates the desired standard of conduct and work performance including confidentiality and privacy requirements of the department. 
8. Interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange and/or convey information, receive work direction, and maintain effective working relationships. 
9. The ability to provide leadership to and motivate employees and volunteers. 
10. Knowledge of facility management and safety. 
11. Strong knowledge of instructional design processes and strategies including standards for planning and implementing instructional design and development, instructional technology media and materials development and implementation principles and curriculum standards, and assessments 
12. Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization 
13. Exceptional time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple large projects 
14. Advanced skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
15. Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties. 
16. A willingness to ask questions, learn new technologies, and incorporate new skills and knowledge into daily work.
17. Prior experience in law enforcement and/or law enforcement training or education
18. Willingness to present information and/or delivery training to a law enforcement audience

Salary : $74,354 - $102,313