Training Manager

Job Description

v Do you enjoy working in professional training coordination, development and implementation?

v Do you have a passion for public safety?

v Are you looking for fulfilling work?

If you enjoy supporting the professional development of law enforcement, creating opportunities for continuing education, managing training sessions across the state, wanting to positively affect health and safety across the state, and are seeking a supportive work culture, then County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) is the place for you!

Our employees are passionate about the work they do and believe in the value they bring to the organization and the public. As a small team we recognize the importance of teamwork and building relationships. Our work is important and seemingly never-ending, but we acknowledge the need for personal wellness and laughter along the way.

CSOC is a non-profit organization that is leading the way to a safer Colorado. We do this through preserving the Office of Sheriff providing relevant programs and support to all county sheriffs’ offices within Colorado. We provide educational and professional development to all law enforcement, promote public safety initiatives and programs, and support law enforcement and public safety personnel in times of stress and need.

We are currently seeking a full-time Training Manager to support the ongoing training needs of peace officers throughout Colorado. This is an opportunity to implement current trends with standard peace officer training strategies to offer a complete line up of professional development options.

We are looking to have someone on board as early as the end of April

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Hybrid working arrangements- a mix of 2 remote and 3 in office days per week
• 16 hours of paid time off earned monthly (192 hours annually)
• Paid time off for most federal holidays
• 2 paid personal holidays each year
• 100% employee premium for medical and dental insurance
• Retirement fund with 7% company contribution and optional employee contributions
  
  

Salary Range from $60,000 to $67,500 annually

Job Title – Training Manager

Reports to – Executive Director

Reports to job holder - None

Job Purpose: The Training Manager is primarily responsible for identifying, implementing, and monitoring training needs for Colorado Sheriffs, their staff, and other law enforcement professionals throughout Colorado.

Training Manager Role Profile

Role #1 Name: Professional training program development and implementation

Purpose of Role: Identify and deliver valuable training courses for law enforcement professionals in Colorado.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, review, and evaluate training needs and courses offered to law enforcement professionals through CSOC to ensure members are receiving the best education available.
• Remain current on trending industry wide changes to identify new topics or changes to standards.
• Monitor current classes to review content, delivery, and instructor effectiveness.
• Facilitate regular communications with instructors, encouraging them to implement new technologies and concepts where needed.
• Create and manage training budget and expenses, while practicing sound fiscal control.
• Create and implement long-term and short-term goals for the CSOC training program.
• Recruit new instructors to maintain a reserve of qualified individuals.
• Provide documentation of completed training for attendees.
• Maintain a system of records management for storage of training records.
  
  

Key Results/Expectations:

• Training session attendees’ survey results and feedback are positive.
• Training programs delivered reflect the most current practices in the field.
• Regular communication with instructors is occurring and beneficial to all.
• Annual program budget is realistic, and funds are expended following grant and standard fiscal requirements.
• Data, feedback, and costs are evaluated for effectiveness and future training goals.
• Program goals are identified, and plans are in place to meet those goals.
• Attendees are provided with training records in a timely manner.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Experience in managing professional training programs.
• Basic knowledge of peace officer training requirements and needs.
• Skilled in decision making, communication and organization
• Ability to think innovatively and incorporate positive change
• Ability to organize and maintain data/records efficiently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
  
  

Behavioral Competencies Required:

• Passion for CSOC mission
• Communication
• Adaptable to change
• Detail Oriented
  
  

Role #2 Name: Conference/event training program development and management.

Purpose of Role: Ensure positive professional educational experiences for attendees at all CSOC training conferences/events.

Responsibilities:

• Create engaging agendas that meet or exceed training requirements for sheriffs/undersheriffs, and other law enforcement professionals in the state.
• Schedule presentations and training sessions for conference attendees that provide a variety of relevant, current topics.
• Manage the speaker agreements and scheduling. During conferences/events introduction of speakers, flow of presentations, and adherence to schedules throughout conferences.
• Coordinate with CSOC conference and event coordinator regarding training needs, schedule, agenda, and all other aspects of conferences that affect training.
• Assemble, organize, and provide speakers’ materials to conference attendees.
• Network with peers to share topics and ideas to bring a variety of new learning experiences to CSOC conference attendees.
• Provide training records for all attendees in a timely manner.
  
  

Key Results/Expectations:

• Conference training schedules are created with the training needs for attendees considered.
• Conducted training needs assessments and implemented findings within agendas.
• Agendas are relevant and reflective of current trends in the profession.
• Costs related to speaker fees and training materials fit within the approved conference budget.
• Conferences run smoothly and seamlessly leaving a positive impression of CSOC.
• Networking with other training professionals in the field is accomplished and new ideas or improvements are incorporated into the training program.
  
  

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Skilled in communication with individuals at a variety of levels and backgrounds.
• Understanding of law enforcement trends, training needs and requirements.
• Skilled in finding innovative ways to engage attendees in conferences.
• Understanding of registration management.
• Open to new ideas and trends in the field.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with a variety of individuals to ensure positive outcomes.
  
  

Behavioral Competencies Required:

• Professionalism
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Collaborative
  
  

Role #3 Name: POST Grant Management

Purpose of Role: Fulfill the responsibilities and management of the statewide POST grant funds provided to CSOC.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule POST grant-funded training opportunities across the state to comply with the Peace Officer Training statute.
• Develop and submit the annual POST grant request, accounting for class requests from agencies and analysis of previous offerings.
• Attend POST grantee meetings.
• Accurately comply with reporting and management requirements under the POST agreement.
• Prepare requests for reimbursement to CSOC for grant funds expended.
• Complete payment requests for instructors’ costs.
• Monitor expenses and budget to ensure funds are used and recorded in accordance with the grant.
• Assist the Colorado regional representatives in delivery of classes, as requested.
• Provide attendees with training records as needed for their submission to POST.
  
  

Key Results/Expectations:

• Delivery of training under grant guidelines successfully completed.
• Grant management, financial responsibilities and reporting are completed in accordance with grant terms and conditions.
• Trainings scheduled under the grant are relevant, current and applicable to current needs.
• Accurate records are provided to attendees timely.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Skilled in grant management
• Ability to schedule and deliver optimal training opportunities with limited resources.
• Understanding of basic budgeting, financial reports and cost management.
• Ability to collaborate with
  
  

Behavioral Competencies Required:

• Collaborative
• Adaptable
• Logical
• Organized
  
  

Company Description

County Sheriffs of Colorado is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the Office of Sheriff by providing quality relevant programs and support with integrity, transparency and accountability. We serve and advocate for the Office of Sheriff in Colorado. We provide educational and professional development, promote public safety initiatives and programs, and support law enforcement and public safety personnel in times of stress and need.

County Sheriffs of Colorado is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the Office of Sheriff by providing quality relevant programs and support with integrity, transparency and accountability. We serve and advocate for the Office of Sheriff in Colorado. We provide educational and professional development, promote public safety initiatives and programs, and support law enforcement and public safety personnel in times of stress and need.