What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Captain position at Security Fire Protection District?
General Description and Essential Duties:
- Plans, organizes, and directs the department training activities for department personnel; Communicates with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and training opportunities.
- This is an “at will” position that serves as a direct report to the deputy fire chief.
- Develops and coordinates an annual training plan for department personnel on three shifts, ensuring consistency of operations.
- Performs training and evaluation of suppression personnel and performs research and implements programs to ensure the training Division operates in an efficient, effective, and safe manner.
- Remains current on the principles, practices, and new developments in the field of fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials; incorporates new developments as appropriate; creates and /or updates department training materials according to best practices.
- Ensure accountability for department personnel certifications and renewals.
- Responds when needed to emergency incidents for assignment to command staff roles such as incident commander, safety officer, division or group supervisor, and aid etc.
- The duties above are intended only as illustrative of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- CO, IFSAC, or Pro-Board Fire Firefighter II.
- Able to obtain with 12 months and maintain, CO, IFSAC, or Pro-Board Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I (preferred).
- CO, IFSAC, or Pro-Board Fire Officer II and Fire Instructor II to advance in the position (preferred).
- CO or National Registry EMT-IV, National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800, and NWCG Red Card.
- Five (5) years of career (paid) experience in a fire department.
- Current Colorado driver’s license and copy of motor vehicle record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of modern fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical services principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
- Practical knowledge of modern training and educational instruction techniques.
- Sound project management skills.
- Ability to communicate and work closely fellow officers, firefighters, local response partners, and the public.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Benefits:
- Fire Police Pension Association
- Vision and Dental Insurance 100% covered for employee and family
- Supplemental Insurance / Colonial Life
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Health Insurance 100% Covered for single employee (family plan at discounted rate)
- Paid time off annually (120 hours vacation, 96 hours sick leave)
To Apply:
- Email a digital copy of a cover letter with resume to the fire department Executive Assistant, spopovich@securityfiredept.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $108,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Colorado Springs, CO 80925: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $108,000
