Sheriff's Academy Driving Instructor*- Recurrent

The Sheriff's Department is recruiting for RecurrentSheriff's Academy Driving Instructor for shift coverage on an ongoing basis. Academy Driving Instructors, for the Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC), who conduct classroom instruction and hands-on, behind-the-wheel driver training programs for law enforcement, fire, ambulance and civilian students.

Behind-the-wheel instruction involves varied conditions related to emergency response driving, skid control and recovery techniques, slow-speed parking maneuvers, pursuit intervention and defensive driving techniques, and includes evaluating trainees knowledge and performance, and maintaining records and reports. The resulting list will be used to fillrecurrentpositions as they occur.

Note: All recurrent positions are in the Unclassified Service and employees do not gain regular status.

• Official job title: Sheriff's Training Specialist II

For more detailed information, view the Sheriff's Training Specialist II job description.

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close without further notice; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Background:Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.

2. Availability:This department is a "24/7" operation, and the incumbent can expect to work overtime and/or rotating shifts may be required to meet the needs of the department.

3. Training:Candidates must successfully complete the 64-hour San Bernardino County Sheriff'sEVOCtraining courses within three (3) months of being hired.

4. License:A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possessone of the following:

Option A:One (1) year of full-time experience as a driver training instructor in a law enforcement environment.

Option B:One (1) year of full-time regular status law enforcement experience involving pursuit driving in a marked law enforcement vehicle.

Option C: One (1) year of full-time experience driving an emergency response (Code 3) vehicle (Reserve Deputy Sheriff or Police Officer experience will be accepted on a pro-rated basis, minimum 2080 hours).

Option D:One (1) year offull-time experience as a driver training instructor.

• -AND--

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in education or behavioral science. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application.

Substitution: Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.

Desired Qualifications

Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate, EVOC training course certificates, and computer-based training experience is desirable.