Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
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About the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA):
ILEA is a forward-focused academy that is dedicated to the development of law enforcement professionals. The academy sets and maintains the standard for law enforcement education in the state. We prepare law enforcement personnel for service through continuous and innovative training guided by clear values and respect .
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
About the Job:
As the Law Enforcement Training Specialist, you will be responsible for providing training to new and experienced law enforcement officers. In this position, you will prepare the officers for law enforcement duties and satisfy the training mandate of officers established by law. You will be working within the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA).
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Conduct basic hands-on training as well as specialized courses for new recruits.
- Perform physical training and conditioning assessments for the trainees.
- Certify police officers designated by their department on specialized training like emergency vehicle operation, firearms, criminal investigations, jail officers’ course, new Chief of Police training, etc.
- Research, develop, and update training curricula and lesson plans.
- Recommend modifications to curriculum of other law enforcement training programs.
- Determine certification status of trainees.
- Counsel, tutor, and provide special guidance to trainees as needed.
- Serve as Academy coordinator for training conducted by other agencies utilizing academy facilities.
- Attend various workshops, seminars and reading professional journals to keep abreast with the latest in the field of correctional training.
- Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
- Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You’ll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE).
- Graduate from ILEA basic training program.
- Five (5) years full-time professional experience in corrections, education, in-service training, or related experience.
- Specialized knowledge of the various programs offered by the academy including all specialty areas (e.g., firearms, defense tactics and emergency vehicle operation).
- Specialized knowledge of training and educational methods, techniques, practices, principles, and group dynamics.
- Ability to conduct training analysis, needs assessments, and post-training effectiveness.
- Ability to organize and present material in lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and self-study formats.
- Ability to obtain certification as a trainer in specialized subject area(s).
- Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
- Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected]
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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