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ES Law Enforcement Instructor II

County of Chester, PA

West Chester, PA • On-site

$23.04/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Salary: $23.04 Hourly
Location : Public Safety Training Campus, Coatesville, PA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 04542
Department: Emergency Services
Division: ES PublicSafetyTrainingCampus
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Weekly Hours: 20
Shift: Nights and weekends
Summary
Support the Mission of the Department of Emergency Services; to promote and assist in providing safety and security to Chester County citizens so they can work, live, and grow in a healthy and safe community.
The Law Enforcement Instructor II, provides safe, up-to-date, and productive instruction to emergency responders through courses provided by the Department of Emergency Services in law enforcement and related topics in order to provide a safe and quick response to the citizens of Chester County.
All Department of Emergency Services employees are essential personnel and may be required to work during non-business hours for extended periods of time. Essential employee duties may involve assignments within the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), deployment to a field location, or other duties as required during periods of emergencies or training/exercise. Emergency assignments may be performed under adverse conditions, continue for periods ranging from a few hours to several weeks, and may require travel.
Essential Duties
  • Provide productive, professional, and objective instruction to emergency responders.
  • Ensure that students are safe at all times during training.
  • Ensure the required paperwork for class instructors is accurate and complete.
  • Attend meetings when required (quarterly).
  • Attend required training update sessions.
  • Assist with the Emergency Operations Center's (EOC) activations and drills, as needed.
  • Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Five or more years of experience in law enforcement or any combination of education, certification and experience.
  • National Rifle Association (NRA) Range Safety Officer Certification. Must have two or more Instructor certifications from any of the following:
    • National Rifle Association Firearms (NRA) Instructor Certification.
    • Pennsylvania State Police Firearms (PSP) Instructor Certification.
    • Municipal Police Officers' Education & Training Commission (MPOETC) Instructor Certification.
    • National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Instructor Certification.
    • Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Instructor Certification.
    • Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Instructor Certification.
  • Minimum of 100 hours of certified emergency training.
  • Ability to prepare post course paperwork.
  • All DES employees must successfully complete the following FEMA course within 6 months of hire:
    • IS100 - Introduction to the Incident Command System
    • IS200 - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
    • IS700 - National Incident Management System, An Introduction
    • IS800 - National Response Framework, An Introduction
    • IS2200 - Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
  • Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to coordinate and direct work assignments.
  • Ability to work individually or as part of a team and proceed with objectives.
  • Accurate and detail oriented with strong verbal, written skills.
  • Ability to create and present succinct, articulate presentations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain strategic priorities, goals, and objectives.
  • Ability to follow protocols to handle and resolve recurring problems.
  • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Exhibits sound judgement and easily adapts to changes in the work environment.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Able to remain focused on daily operations and proceed with objectives.
  • Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions.
  • Flexible, with an ability to carry multiple tasks and projects to completion.
  • Exhibits a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn new tasks.
  • Professionalism, integrity, and honesty with an ability to handle confidential matters.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
  • Six or more years of law enforcement experience.
  • Knowledge of Emergency Services Instructor methodology.
  • Advanced Law Enforcement Instructor Certifications.
  • Advanced Law Enforcement Certifications.
  • Technical law enforcement knowledge.
  • Technical handgun and weapons knowledge.
  • Weapons systems knowledge.
  • Proficiency in weapons usage.
  • Ability to carry tasks to completion.
  • General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures.
  • General knowledge and understanding of Emergency Services Department policies and procedures.

Additional Information
Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
  • Basic Office Skills (Computer skills).
  • Intermediate cyber navigation skills for research purposes.
  • Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)
  • Intermediate knowledge of records management systems.
  • Working knowledge of Audio/Visual technology
  • Working knowledge of SMART technology.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand. Occasionally, the employee is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; bend or twist at the waist; kneel, stoop, crouch, or squat; work with arms above shoulder height; and climb stairs. The employee will also need to lift and carry all equipment necessary for the training classes, and drive to and from locations.
Must be able to perform all physical functions associated with practical law enforcement training skills.
The special vision requirements for this job are as follows:
  • Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - office work
  • Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) - training grounds.
  • Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) - smoke color, hose color.
  • Ability to recognize and identify the audible and visual signals.
  • Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) - for safety while working during training or at an incident scene.
Work Environment:
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but can be moderate to loud depending on the assignment. Work assignments can change rapidly.
  • Will occasionally be exposed to outside weather and adverse weather conditions.
  • Will be required to operate a motor vehicle; at times this may include hazardous driving conditions.
  • Will occasionally be required to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to stand and instruct in a classroom setting.
  • Hands-on law enforcement training, including classroom instruction, firing range instruction and oversight and law enforcement methodology and tactics.
  • Ability to attend meetings on site and off site (various hours).
  • Must perform required duties in all types of weather conditions, many of which may be extreme.
  • Indoor/Outdoor environment. Required to work in all weather conditions, producing and simulating real life emergency scenarios to prepare emergency responders.
  • Some training sessions are held at night and on weekends.
  • Emergency environments include constant interruptions, multiple tasks. and moderate to loud noise levels. Repeated flashing of lights possible.
  • Drive vehicle from site to site to conduct business of the campus.
Physical Abilities
  • Ability to stand and instruct in a classroom setting. May be for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work with a team of instructors.
  • Ability to communicate with students/employees/public.
  • Must be able to hear and speak to students.
  • Ability to read documents.

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