There are two available Training Specialist Senior positions, both of which will be assigned to the Academy’s Curriculum and Instruction Team:
1. Training Specialist Senior (Curriculum & Instructor Development Team) will be highly engaged in the curriculum research, development, and review process and in providing instructor development to ensure high-quality instruction and that division goals and academy long-term processes are sustained.
2. Training Specialist Senior (LMS Administration & eLearning Team) will apply adult learning principles to design and develop innovative, effective eLearning modules and will support administration of the department’s Learning Management System, ACADIS.
Specific placement of the selected candidates will be based upon experience and education to meet business needs.
Training Specialist Senior positions also provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to our Training Specialists.
For applicants selected to interview, a required short, timed presentation must be prepared.
For applicants selected to interview, a required short, timed presentation must be prepared.
City of Austin Application:
- A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position.
- Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.
CBI:
Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.
Secondary Employment:
All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
- APD must review all secondary employment.
- Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD, as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.
Benefits:
Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more.
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EEO/AA statement:
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.