Police Training Education Specialist, ILEE Instructor

The Institute for Law Enforcement Education (ILEE) is a recognized leader in law enforcement highway safety training, providing instruction and certifications to thousands of officers annually across the state. This is a unique opportunity to share your knowledge and experience, along with industry best practices and current case law, with Commonwealth law enforcement professionals. This opportunity is ideal for retired law enforcement with street cop experience, as well as knowledge and application of Pennsylvania laws. Active law enforcement with Pennsylvania street cop experience are also encouraged to apply.

This position supports statewide law enforcement training by reviewing course plans, preparing training materials, and coordinating logistics for each class. As a Police Training Education Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Course Preparation: Review scheduled courses, instructor needs, training materials, and facility readiness
• Material Transport: Deliver and return all required course materials and equipment for assigned trainings
• Logistics Resolution: Resolve issues involving scheduling, equipment, course materials, and facility arrangements
• Program Coordination: Serve as a liaison with the public, vendors, law enforcement personnel, agencies, and PennDOT to support grant goals
• Inventory Oversight: Maintain an accurate inventory of course materials and equipment
• Student Verification: Review and authenticate student compliance with course completion and certification requirements

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Classes are offered Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. A state vehicle will be provided, travel expenses and accommodations will be reimbursed. Overnight stays will also be required. You will be responsible for loading and unloading course materials.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Must report to the office one day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer that includes or is supplemented by one year of teaching or formal training experience in law enforcement programs, and completion of 60 college credits.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• This particular position also requires you to possess four years of experience as a uniformed vehicle patrolman.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: 

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.