An employee in this job class is responsible for instructing recruit and continuing education training classes. The employee is also responsible for the supervision of a basic recruit class. Work is performed under general supervision of the Director and Basic Training Supervisor of the St. Louis County & Municipal Police Academy. Work involves a high degree of organizational skill and ability to instruct blocks of instruction on a wide variety of law enforcement topics along with supervisory and interpersonal skills.

• Perform drill and ceremony with recruit classes. 
• Instruct individual blocks of instruction for recruit and continuing education classes. 
• Assist other instructors with training duties. 
• Maintain, clean, and repair training equipment including firearms.
• Prepare for instructing classes. 
• Maintain and prepare lesson plans for blocks of instruction. 
• Schedule guest instructors for blocks of instruction. 
• Instruct or assist instructing firearm classes.
• Provide supervision and direction to recruits in basic training.
• Monitor, evaluate, grade, and correct recruit performance and behavior on written and/or practical exams and assignments.
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to withstand exposure to hot and cold outdoor temperatures.
• Ability to work in a group setting or as a team.
• Ability to work with little supervision handling multiple assignments and tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment with others providing the plan of action.
• Ability to express oneself clearly while speaking in front of large audiences of diverse groups of people.
• Ability to convince others using verbal arguments.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely and to review and make correction to written assignments.
• Average skill level in defensive tactics and firearms marksmanship.
• Ability to verbally correct and reprimand trainees.
• Ability to provide guidance to subordinates and delegate tasks. 
• Ability to use basic computer hardware and software including user level knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to use telephones and telephone message systems along with basic office equipment such as copiers.
• Ability to use specialized computer equipment (scanners, projectors).
• Knowledge of various types and makes of firearms and the ability to use them proficiently. 
• Ability to prioritize assignments and tasks.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Above average knowledge of criminal law and law enforcement practices.
• Ability and willingness to learn new knowledge and concepts.

Training and Experience:

Required: Baccalaureate Degree from any accredited college or university and have a minimum of five (5) years of previous or current experience as a police officer in order to obtain certification as a Generalist Instructor in accordance with Title II Missouri Department of Public Safety, Division 75 – Peace Officer Standards and Training Program, Chapter 4 – Certification of Instructors (11CSR75-4.0140). An Instructor with less than a Baccalaureate Degree must have a two (2) year Associates Degree and eight (8) years of previous or current police experience or a High School Diploma and ten (10) years of previous or current police officer experience.

Special Requirements:

Completion of a forty (40) hour course that will be scheduled by the Academy and must be completed within the first year of original certification as an Instructor.

COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS
Under the regulations of the Police Department, all appointments to the St. Louis County Police Department are made on the basis of a continuously open, competitive hiring process conducted under the supervision of the Personnel Services Unit. Each applicant must successfully complete each stage of the selection process before becoming eligible to proceed to the next step.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Board of Police Commissioners resolved that subject to all applicable State and Federal statutory or judicial exemptions, all qualified applicants for employment and/or advancement, whether commissioned or civilian, shall be given equal opportunity for consideration, selection, appointment and retention, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation.