Public Safety Training Specialist (Driving Instructor)

Public Safety Training Specialist (Driving Instructor)

Salary

$56,455.98 - $75,958.06 Annually

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6831DI-26E-01

Division

Agency Support Division

Opening Date

06/12/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary Statement

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list to fill current and future Driving Instructor vacancies.

Manages one or more aspects of a training and development program. This may include determining training needs for law enforcement troopers, developing curriculum for Arizona POST training and in-service training programs, coordinating training, evaluating program effectiveness, developing and administering a training program, developing and implementing an employee career mobility program, and instructing Arizona POST training courses. Performs related duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification. Apply quickly. Recruitment may close without notice.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

Qualifications Appraisal Board (QAB) - weighted 100%

If you have a disability which may require a reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources in writing prior to the test date.

Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive)

• Delivers sworn proficiency training in areas such as firearms, defensive tactics, tactical driving, field training, and other required or elective training programs.
• Assists in developing instructional training objectives based on subject matter expertise by researching information and evaluating curriculum for currency and trends.
• Assists in the design of training materials, handouts, lesson plans, and audiovisual presentation materials.
• Adapts existing training materials to meet instructional objectives for Department employees.
• Designs and creates comprehensive training delivery methods considering the context of the student group and the training curriculum.
• Improves instructional materials, lesson plans, handouts, or demonstrations.
• Coaches and gives constructive comments and advice to students on performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Knowledge of:

• group dynamics and group processes.
• problem-solving methods and techniques.
• instructional methods and training techniques.
• intervention, change management, and facilitation strategies.
• principles and practices of adult learning.
• current training and development trends and resources.
• program or project management techniques.
• report writing techniques to produce analytical reports or written materials having high organizational impact in appropriate format.
• word processing, spreadsheet, and training presentation software.
• application of electronic systems for the delivery of training programs.
• fair use principles and copyright restrictions regarding the development and delivery of training programs.

Skill in:

• delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
• effective oral and written communications.
• the rules of English grammar and composition to prepare, review, and edit documents.
• formulating concepts and developing strategies and solutions for training needs.
• developing practical frameworks that describe complex ideas in understandable, usable ways.
• operating instructional, presentational, audiovisual, and teleconferencing equipment.

Ability to:

• evaluate information against a set of standards.
• achieve and maintain Arizona POST specialty instructor certification in one or more subject areas.
• organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks concurrently.
• exercise independent judgment or initiative and function with minimal supervision.
• work under stringent deadlines.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse workgroups.
• develop feasible short and long-range plans/goals related to project and program development.
• use modern office and training equipment to perform administrative and training tasks.
• conduct research, gather information, and analyze a variety of data.
• research and reconcile inaccuracies and errors in documents, computerized data sources, and other written materials.
• comprehend and interpret written materials and draw valid conclusions.

Minimum Qualifications

Seven years of professional-level law enforcement experience as an Arizona POST certified peace officer.

Requires Arizona POST General Instructor certification.

Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work setting may include office, classroom, firearms range, driving track, training mat, or other proficiency training venues.

May be required to lift or carry up to 60 pounds of training equipment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Statewide travel may be required to perform certain work functions.

Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

A summary of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Benefits is linked here.

01

Do you have seven or more years of professional-level law enforcement experience as an Arizona POST certified peace officer?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess an Arizona POST General Instructor certification?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you, or will you be able to, possess a valid Arizona driver license by the starting date?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you willing to travel statewide to perform certain work functions?

• Yes
• No

05

Working Conditions/Requirements: Work setting may include office, classroom, firearms range, driving track, training mat, or other proficiency training venues. May be required to lift or carry up to 60 pounds of training equipment. I have read, understand, and agree to the requirements and working conditions associated with this classification.

• Yes
• No

06

Are you legally entitled to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

07

DPS Guidelines for Tattoos, Body Art, and Body Alterations include but are not limited to the following: • Tattoos, body art, and body alterations on exposed areas of the head, face, tongue, mouth, teeth, neck, and chest, are prohibited. • Tattoos on the face are prohibited, except for cosmetic tattoos correcting medical conditions or permanent facial makeup that adheres to grooming standards. I understand, if employed by the Department of Public Safety, I will need to meet the standards above.

• Yes
• No

08

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or an offense which would be a felony if committed in the state of Arizona?

• Yes
• No

09

I understand if selected for a position, I will take a polygraph and answer questions regarding my past drug use among other items. Providing untruthful or misleading answers will result in disqualification. I certify the responses I provide to the following questions regarding my prior drug use will be true and accurate to the best of my recollection.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you ever sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana, or any other illegal drug, for sale?

• Yes
• No

11

Please select the option below which details any marijuana usage (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, or marijuana extracts) legally or illegally within the last six (6) months .

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

12

Please select the option below which indicates your usage of any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony within the last seven (7) years. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

13

Please select the option below which indicates your usage of any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony since turning 21 years of age. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

14

Please select the option below which indicates your usage of any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony during your lifetime. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

15

Please select the option below which details any steroid or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

16

Please select the option below which details any Adderall or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

17

Please select the option below which details your heroin usage over your lifetime.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

Required Question

Employer Arizona Department of Public Safety

Address 2102 W. Encanto Blvd.

Phoenix, Arizona, 85009

Phone 602-223-2290

Website http://www.azdps.gov