Physical Fitness Instructor (Public Safety Training Specialist 1) - APT - Multiple part-time positions available

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Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

Physical Fitness Training Instructor (Public Safety Training Specialist 1)

This recruitment is for multiple, limited-duration, part-time positions located in Salem, OR (4190 Aumsville Hwy SE), this position is 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: No cover letter is required to apply; please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the application questionnaire, as it will determine candidate advancement.

What you will be doing:

This position is part of the Survival Skills section within the Training Division, with a primary focus on the Health and Fitness program. This program encompasses physical fitness training, the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT), disease awareness, nutrition classes. Additionally, this role may involve supporting programs related to Defensive Tactics, Use of Force scenarios, Firearms, and other skill-based training.

You will be responsible for instructing classes, utilizing strong communication and technical skills to deliver clear, effective presentations while maintaining control of the classroom environment. You will also interact effectively with both internal and external agency personnel.

Your duties will include facilitating pre-designed coursework and activities, adapting your teaching methods to the context of public safety and the training curriculum. You will coach and assess participants on their progress toward achieving learning objectives and provide both verbal and written feedback to training coordinators regarding participant performance, course content, materials, and activities.

You will provide expertise in Physical Fitness Training, ORPAT, Fitness and Nutrition, and Disease Awareness and Prevention. Additionally, you will demonstrate the proper and safe use of training equipment, including weightlifting gear, audio-visual equipment, and gym maintenance tools.

For a complete position description, please to contact the recruiter.

About DPSST:

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) oversees the development of professional standards and the delivery of quality training for law enforcement officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, firefighters, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers. DPSST is also the regulatory agency that enforces employment and training standards for the above-listed public safety disciplines and licenses proprietary security managers, security contractors and officers, polygraph examiners, and private investigators.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging is a core value at DPSST. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, discover, design, and deliver solutions. Employees are expected to uphold this value and foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.

What's in it for you:

Minimum Qualifications:

Three (3) years of professional-level experience related to the instructional assignment and/or based on ORS 181.610 through 181.690. Typically, this experience is in the area of public safety (law enforcement officers, adult and youth corrections officers, parole and probation officers, fire service professionals, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers). Experience must have included delivering structured training sessions or on-the-job training.

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 application questionnaire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to those who have qualifications/skills listed below.

Experience in the area of instruction must have been acquired within the last five (5) years.

Additional Requirements:

Successful candidates for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.

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THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STANDARDS AND TRAINING IS COMMITTED TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, AND WORKPLACE DIVERSITY.