What are the responsibilities and job description for the Role Player – Multiple Part Time Positions Available position at Department of Public Safety Standards and Training?
Initial Posting Date:
03/17/2025
Application Deadline:
03/23/2025
Agency:
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Salary Range:
$19.77
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Role Player – Multiple Part Time Positions Available
Job Description:
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Role Player – Multiple Part Time Positions Available
This recruitment is for multiple, temporary, part-time positions located in Salem, OR (4190 Aumsville Hwy SE) and 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.
Pay: $19.77 / hour (Non-PERS contributing or "base pay") $21.05 / hour (PERS contributing)
This position has no guarantee of hours. The hours worked depend on DPSST's needs and the incumbent's schedule.
Schedule: Typical business hours for scheduling are Monday – Friday. 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (with an hour lunch), hours are dependent on academy needs.
Schedule is not set, hours will vary based on academy needs, and incumbent’s scheduled availability.
Position Duration: The position assignment is limited to a six (6) month period or hour limit. Candidates who consistently demonstrate the requested skills/ desired attributes may extend their assignment for another six (6) month period.
Time to Fill Timeline: In person interviews will be held the first week of April, there is no alternative date for interviews or virtual options available.
What is a Role Player & What You Will Be Doing:
Role playing in DPSST training involves participants assuming roles in structured scenarios with specific guidelines and objectives to help public safety professionals develop critical skills. The training simulates real-life situations officers face, ensuring they are well-prepared when they graduate. These exercises are physically demanding, requiring role players to stand for long periods, work outdoors in various weather conditions, and engage in physical confrontations or attempts to evade capture. Role players may also be handcuffed or required to run during scenarios.
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About DPSST:
The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) sets professional standards and provides training for law enforcement, corrections, parole, probation officers, firefighters, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers. It also regulates training and licenses security professionals, polygraph examiners, and private investigators.
DPSST values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Employees are expected to support and promote these principles in the workplace.
The Benefits You’ll Receive
- Supportive Working Environment
- Free parking
- Onsite Cafeteria
- Onsite wellness options
Note: This position does not receive any state medical, dental, or basic life insurance benefits unless the candidate qualifies under the Affordable Care Act.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
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. Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.
- Demonstrated positive attitude towards the learning process.
- Ability to follow directions provided by the scenario staff.
- Ability to work with groups of other role players, instructors, and public safety students.
- Capable of performing work both inside and outside in all weather.
- Ability to perform in different types of scenarios and play any role given to them.
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain flexibility within assigned work assignment.
- Arrive to work on time and ready to actively participate.
Please note that the questionnaire will ask questions pertaining to the requested skills/desired attributes section. No cover letter is required. Allow sufficient time to complete your application in one sitting, as the saving of your application cannot be guaranteed in Workday.
Preferred Qualification:
Preference may be given to those with a valid Driver’s License.
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 withdrawal of a conditional job offer 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 AND attach your updated resume.
- If you do not have a resume, please make sure to include all your work experience when asked in the application.
- 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. Please be sure that you include the job announcement number.
Salary : $20 - $21
