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Department of Public Safety
Job Class Code: 7021
Grade: 25 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $56,867.20 - $79,747.20/Annually
Location: Vassalboro, ME
Opening Date : November 5, 2026
Closing Date : November 20, 2026
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
DESCRIPTION:
This is professional services work involving the coordination and provision of education and training to law enforcement and corrections personnel. Work includes developing curricula and criteria for selecting and evaluating instructors teaching law enforcement and corrections programs. Work is performed under limited supervision.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:
Schedules, coordinates, and evaluates law enforcement and corrections training courses in order to ensure effective training programs. Instructs students in specialty areas in order to deliver training courses. Researches and identifies new and changing training materials and courses including developing physical fitness training programs in order to ensure course materials are current. Administers and oversees the physical fitness testing in accordance with the Cooper Institute standards in order to ensure appropriate fitness of law enforcement personnel. Identifies and selects instructors for unit courses in order to provide qualified instructors. Evaluates instructor performance in order to ensure compliance with established instructional standards. Monitors the certifications of law enforcement officers in order to notify local agencies when their officers need recertification and/or to recommend decertification if necessary. Designs program evaluation and performance methods for students, law enforcement officials, and cadets in order to measure training effectiveness. Develops and writes grant proposals for training programs in order to secure necessary funding. Serves as the EEO/ADA officer in order to handle discrimination complaints and respond to requests for accommodations. Counsels and assists cadets and other students individually and in groups in order to provide support, guidance, and serve as mentor. Investigates student misconduct and prepares evidence and related case materials in order to prosecute student expulsion cases before the MCJA Board of Trustees. Organizes, arranges, and coordinates with drug evaluation and classification experts in order to train law enforcement in recognizing drug and/or alcohol impairment while operating a motor vehicle. Negotiates agreements with institutions of higher learning in order to provide Academy approved Law Enforcement Pre-Service (LEP) courses and to train law enforcement officers off site. Enters into rental and leasing agreements with outside agencies in order to facilitate identification, negotiation, development, and occupation of leased space. Oversees the MCJA facility and makes operational decisions in order to provide coverage in the absence of superiors.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of criminal justice system. Knowledge of curriculum planning, course development, test construction, and evaluation techniques. Knowledge of academy policy pertaining to instructor fees, educational materials, and other program costs. Knowledge of Cooper Institute physical fitness programs. Knowledge of the certification requirements of law enforcement officers in Maine. Knowledge of drug and alcohol recognition methods and techniques. Knowledge of counseling methods and techniques. Knowledge of budget processes and procedures. Knowledge of academy disciplinary codes and procedures. Knowledge of ADA/EEO rules and regulations. Ability to investigate and prosecute alleged…