Defensive Tactics/Physical Training Instructor

State of Maryland • Carroll, MD

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About The Position

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.
This is a Special Appointment position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. This position is responsible for presenting classroom and practical training exercises in defensive tactics and physical fitness curriculum.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years' experience in administrative or professional work.
• A minimum of two (2) years of criminal justice related defensive tactics skills experience within the past five (5) years.
• Applicant must hold a valid MPCTC Academic Instructor Certification and Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification under COMAR 12.04.06 or 12.10.06 OR be able to achieve such certification within six months of beginning employment.
• Applicant must hold a valid recognized personal trainer certification OR be able to achieve such certification within six months of beginning employment.
• Applicant must hold a valid Pool Operator certification OR be able to achieve such certification within six months of beginning employment.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

• Experience instructing police training courses.
• Experience creating training materials for class instruction.
• Experience in public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruit level, specialized course and in-service Defensive Tactics and Physical Fitness Instructional programs.
• Research, update and develop physical training programs.
• Coordinate and assist the academy recruits with various lessons of instructions.
• Communicate with the Physical Training Center Coordinator to ensure defensive tactics and physical training programs are being conducted in a manner conducive to our training venues and meeting mandated requirements.
• Assist in the collection of physical training data in determining program effectiveness.

Benefits

• health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost
• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personal days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level