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About the Department
The San José Police Department is dedicated to providing public safety through community partnerships and 21
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Century Policing practices ensuring equity for all. The Department is committed to treating all of San Joses diverse community members with dignity fairness and respect while protecting their rights and providing equal protection under the law.
Position Duties
The San Jose Police Department is seeking to fill a Training Specialist position in the Bureau of Technical Services - Body Worn Camera (BWC) Unit.
Under the general supervision of the BWC Senior Analyst the Training Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering training sessions and media productions related to Axon products for both sworn and professional staff. This position also manages Axon hardware including body-worn cameras docking stations Axon Fleet 3 systems and Axon Interview Rooms as well as provides technical support for all Axon hardware and software used by the department.
Technical Responsibilities
The Training Specialist serves as the Equipment Coordinator for the Unit overseeing the management and maintenance of the departments Body Worn Camera systems supporting infrastructure and related inventory. Key responsibilities include :
Additional Responsibilities
The Training Specialist develops implements and evaluates departmental training and media initiatives to support staff development and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include :
For more information about the Police Departments Body Worn Camera Unit visit https : / / Qualifications
Education
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to successful completion of two (2) years of undergraduate course work in Communications Public Education Journalism or related field.
Experience
At least six (6) months of experience in training or media production.
Licenses / Certificates
Possession of a valid California Drivers License.
Background : Complete a background investigation as required by the police department.
Other Qualifications
Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include :
Job Expertise : demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional / technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures / policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Planning : Acts to align own units goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.
Initiative : Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems is proactive and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
Creativity : Addresses objectives and problems while questioning traditional assumptions / solutions to generate creative ideas and new ways of doing business; exhibits creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives; seeks out opportunities to improve streamline reinvent work processes.
Problem Solving : Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills : -Collaborates and maintains working relationships with various department and city-wide personnel as well as with outside partner agencies and professional organizations.
Technology / Use Management : Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.
Communication Skills : Communicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely effective positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate complete current; well-organized legible concise neat and in proper grammatical form responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of what the speaker intended ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.
Computer Skills : experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to : MS Office 365 MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Access MS Excel and Adobe Photoshop. Experience using database applications. Ability to learn new applications as changing technology and procedures require.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to the job specific questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews as well as a background investigation.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4000-character limit including spaces for each text response.
You must answer all job specific questions or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.
If you have questions about the recruitment please contact Alexandria Rodriguez at .
Additional Information :
Employment Eligibility : Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications / transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays / responses.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Basic Math,Computer Operation,Physical Examinations,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,Suspension Experience,Tribal Law,Conflict Management,Security,Heavy Lifting,Public Speaking,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 91990 - 111908
Training Specialist • San Jose, California, USA