What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Students (Public Safety Education Training Manager 2) position at Department of Public Safety Standards and Training?
Initial Posting Date:
03/17/2025
Application Deadline:
03/30/2025
Agency:
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Salary Range:
$7,517 - 11,661
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Dean of Students (Public Safety Education Training Manager 2)
Job Description:
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Dean of Students (Public Safety Education Training Manager 2)
This recruitment is for one (1), regular, full-time position located in Salem, OR (4190 Aumsville Hwy SE) and is a management service – supervisory position, therefore not represented by a union. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and may be used to fill future vacancies.
Note: This recruitment requires that you submit a cover letter in order for your application to be considered.
Compensation: $7,517 - 11,661 / month (MMS-33X-BA "Base Pay"); $8,039 - 12,472 /month (MMS-33X-BP "PERS Eligible Rate").
What you will be doing:
As the Dean of Students, you will lead the Center the Policing Excellence program, ensuring effective and equitable practices through the delivery of statewide training, technical support, and the development and delivery of academy training. As the Dean of Students you will lead and set the academic vision for the Agency’s public safety training programs. You will regularly assess the effectiveness of training and technical support programs by examining national, state, and local practices, reviewing empirical research, evaluating social changes, and interpreting emerging trends that impact the public safety community. In addition, you will drive strategic changes both within and outside the agency to align with the legislative intent for the Center for Policing Excellence. This includes effectively recommending and implementing changes to policies, practices, and training through active engagement in division discussions and workgroups.
You will also oversee the curriculum, assessment, instructor development program, technical assistance, behavioral health, and other assigned programs. For the instructor development program, you will ensure that all instructors and managers overseeing training programs are properly trained, receive continuing education, and are certified in all applicable areas. Within the technical assistance section, you will be responsible for managing all academic technology, including the Learning Management System (LMS) and Curriculum Warehouse.
You will lead a team of professionals, guiding and overseeing the work of staff and part-time instructors to ensure expertise and the quality of training and technical functions. You will coordinate communication, strategies, and planning across program areas, sections, other state departments, agencies, and constituent partners. Additionally, you will assess staffing needs and manage personnel to effectively support the mission of the Center for Policing Excellence program, the Training Division, and the Agency.
You will also play an active role in preparing biennial and interim budget requests, prioritizing requests from reporting staff, and clearly communicating the need for additional resources to the Agency’s Leadership team.
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About the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST):
The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) develops professional standards and delivers training for law enforcement, corrections, parole and probation officers, firefighters, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers. It also enforces employment and training standards and licenses security professionals, polygraph examiners, and private investigators.
DPSST values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, striving to create inclusive and equitable environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe in the power of diversity to broaden perspectives, identify challenges, and drive solutions. Employees are expected to uphold and promote these values in the workplace.
About the Center for Policing Excellence (CPE):
The Center for Policing Excellence (CPE) develops training and resources that promote the use of research, data, and evaluation to address public safety challenges such as crime and disorder, community livability and public trust. The program is responsible for ensuring DPSST’s criminal justice programs reflect the needs of Oregon’s public safety communities, utilize effective educational strategies, and accurate assess learning and performance.
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The Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
- Work/life balance and a supportive working environment.
- 11 Paid holidays a year
- Paid sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and qualified family members. Find out more about our competitive benefits packages.Click hereto visit our full benefits website.
- Optional benefits additions such as flexible spending accounts, term life and more.
- Police & Fire PERS Eligible position. You will be automatically enrolled into thePublic Employees Retirement System (PERS)program. Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS; the salary range noted above reflects base salary only.
- Free parking!
- Onsite Cafeteria
- Onsite wellness options.
Minimum Qualifications:
Six (6) years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three (3) years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Requested Skills/ Desired Attributes:
“What we’d like to see” – If you have these qualities, let us know!
Successful candidates selected to move forward will meet the minimum qualifications and present the requested skills/desired attributes within their application material and cover letter.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and define the strategic direction for program needs, with strong leadership skills in managing diverse teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality training and technical support.
- A strong sense of ethics and integrity, with a commitment to transparency in decision-making processes and leadership.
- Knowledge in developing and managing instructor development programs, including certification, ongoing education, and professional growth.
- Ability to oversee curriculum development, assessment processes, and ensure the continuous improvement of instructional programs.
- Ability to adapt and respond to a rapidly changing environment, emerging trends, and evolving legislative environment.
- Experience with academic technology systems, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Curriculum Warehouses.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with staff, agency leaders, other state departments, agencies, and external partners.
- Ability to assess staffing and resource needs, and actively participate in the preparation of budget requests, including identifying priorities and justifying resource allocation.
Instructions for Cover Letter: Your cover letter must not exceed three (3) pages. Please make sure the first page contains how you meet the requested skills/desired attributes section above. Followed by the response to the three (3) questions below:
- Can you provide an overview of your experience in developing curriculum for adult learners, including your approach to curriculum design, project planning, and management?
- Please describe your experience communicating and collaborating with diverse subject matter experts to create inclusive curricula.
- What has been your experience in developing and managing instructor development programs? How do you ensure the effectiveness of certification and ongoing professional growth for instructors?
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in higher education and programmatic oversight.
Additional Requirements:
Successful candidates for this position will be subject to a in-depth background investigation. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer and/or termination of employment.
How to Apply:
- Sign In or Create a Workday Account (Internal employees please use your Workday profile).
- Complete the self-prompted application.
- Attach your updated resume AND cover letter.
- Note: This recruitment requires that you submit a cover letter in order for your application to be considered. Cover letter should reference how your experience aligns with the “requested skills/desired attributes.”
- Complete the questionnaire within your application.
- After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the public records request (PRR) authorization and gender identity question. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
- If you are a veteran, the task to claim preference will come after the PRR and gender identity tasks. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. We will ask you for your documents later in the process. If you need time to locate or order your documents from the VA, please contact the recruiter at the phone number or email under the ‘Need help?’ section below.
Questions/Need Help?
For questions about the application process, contact
Andrea.Self@DPSST.oregon.gov
; 503-689-6763. Please be sure that you include the position name.
Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the
Pay Equity Project
homepage.
Pay and benefits on all job announcements may change without further notice.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STANDARDS AND TRAINING IS COMMITTED TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WORKPLACE DIVERSITY.
Salary : $7,517 - $11,661
