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City of Chicago Training Officer - Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) in Chicago, Illinois
412152BR
Auto req ID:
412152BR
Company:
City of Chicago
Job Code:
Training_Instructors Training Instructors
Job Description:
Under general supervision, the class provides employee training and development services in a department with diverse training needs; and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties:
Assists the Director of Training & Professional Development in determining staff training and professional development needs through consultations with managers and the administration of surveys or feedback tools to assess needs.
Assists the Director of Training & Professional Development in developing the annual training calendar for the department.
Research subject areas and studies materials to develop new training programs or to incorporate new information into existing programs.
Prepares training program materials including, but not limited to, training outlines, curriculum, instructional modules, and visual aids for use in the presentation of training programs.
Develops and conducts training sessions (web-based or in-person) on a variety of topics to meet the training needs of staff.
Arranges for guest presenters and subject matter experts and schedules class times, locations, and staff for special training classes.
Reviews evaluations and suggestions made by training attendees and incorporates changes to improve curriculum.
Reviews employees’ requests to attend training and professional development opportunities offered by the City of Chicago or external entities.
Assists staff in developing and conducting new employee orientation and mentoring programs.
Researches and evaluates seminars and training sessions offered by external entities and recommends suitability for department employees.
Coordinates work efforts with external entities providing specialized and technical training to departmental employees.
Assists the Director of Training & Professional Development in developing the department’s training budget.
Prepares reports on training and professional development activities.
Assists the Director of Training & Professional Development in the implementation of the department’s internship program.
Assists the Director of Training & Professional Development with establishing an online and/or physical training library for the department.
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be exhaustive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Position Title:
Training Officer - Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA)
Job Category:
Training
Minimum Education Required:
Bachelors
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other:
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Residency Requirement: All employees of the City must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.
Location: 1615 W Chicago Ave, 5 th Flr, Chicago, IL 60622
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
City*:
Chicago
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree supplemented by three years of training or teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
5 or more years of training experience in an adult learning environment.
Master’s degree in Education, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences/Services, or Communications
Project management experience
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Ability to fluently read, write and speak any language other than English
State*:
Illinois