What are the responsibilities and job description for the DHSES Training Extra position at StateJobsNY?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to provide training focused on Homeland Security, Natural Disaster Preparedness and Recovery, and Weapons of Mass Destruction to the first responder community.
Duties:
- Participate in exercises with simulated scenarios including gun fire, explosions, serious vehicular accidents, hostage situations, infrastructure disaster, and traumatic or fatal injury.
- FOLLOW ESTABLISHED SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES for courses delivered at the State Preparedness Center (SPTC).
- Ability to follow directions from instructional staff and stay on script.
- Act in various roles during scenarios, which could include innocent bystanders, victims, hostage takers, violent protesters, active shooters, etc.
- May be required to run, hide under and behind objects, yell, scream, cry, discharge training weapons, remain silent, etc.
- Ability to work in various types of environments and weather during training.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must physically be able to perform the duties of the assigned role and be able to understand and follow directions in English.
- Candidates may be asked to operate a motor vehicle and possess and maintain an appropriate NYS motor vehicle driver's license.
Note: The minimum qualifications and duties for each role vary according to the specific nature of the simulation, and the role required of the training extra.
