Police Training Coordinator Fitness

Job ID:

240155

Location:

DC/MD/VA Metro Locations

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

05/02/2024

-

05/16/2024

Union

002

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

MARKETING STATEMENT

The Police Training Coordinator Fitness will work in The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD), which is responsible for the enforcement of laws, regulations, and ordinances for crimes committed on, to, or against facilities owned, controlled, or operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

The Police Training Coordinator Fitness develops fitness courses for work performance testing as required and approved by DCJS and MPCTC. Additionally, the incumbent will provide instruction to officers on nutrition and weight control, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, strength training, endurance and the prevention and treatment of exercise-induced injuries.

Moreover, the hire will conduct physical fitness work performance testing and pre-hire screening.

This position offers a rich benefit package to include health, dental, group life insurance, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and a 401a Plan, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and free transportation on Metrobus and rail. The minimum annual starting salary for this role is $83,784. Those who are exceptionally qualified may receive a higher starting salary up to $126K.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma or GED

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of Law enforcement, Corrections, or Emergency Communications experience is required, and must include 2 years of experience training law enforcement personnel in physical fitness.

Certification/Licensure

• Must be able to obtain DCJS General Instructor certification within 12 months of hire and maintain it while in this job.

• Must be able to obtain Law-fit certification within 12 months of hire and maintain it while in this job.

• Must be able to obtain CPR certification within 12 months of hire and maintain it while in this job.

Preferred

• A Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field is preferred. Medical Group: Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this class. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this job either with or without reasonable accommodation(s). Mission Essential Designation: In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events. SUMMARY The Police Training Coordinator - Fitness present information and instructs students and officers on health and wellness, strength, and physical conditioning. The coordinator performs physical fitness assessments and ensures testing protocols. The incumbent provides program design, exercise leadership and information regarding basic anatomy, exercise physiology, injury prevention, nutrition and basic strength movements. The coordinator develops and maintains a fitness program that meets the needs of the Training Division and complies with requirements and mandates from the District of Columbia, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission (MPCTC). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Instructs individual classes in accordance with Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission (MPCTC), District of Columbia, and Academy guidelines.

• Develops fitness courses for work performance testing as required and approved by DCJS and MPCTC.

• Provides instruction to officers on Nutrition and Weight Control, Flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, strength training, endurance and the prevention and treatment of Exercise-Induced Injuries.

• Sets up and maintains classrooms, briefs training classes, maintains student training records including attendance, creates and updates handouts and training aids.

• Ensures student safety and welfare at all times.

• Conducts physical fitness work performance testing and pre-hire screening.

• Completes health and fitness assessments of police officers.

• Works with MPCTC and DCJS to ensure MTPD training meets and complies with all mandated standards and best practices.

• OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Assist with instruction of other police training courses as necessary. The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. Evaluation Criteria Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience. Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment

• Personal interview

• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

• Review of a current motor vehicle report Closing WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.