The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) is a state agency within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS).The MPTC’s mandate and mission is to set the police training standards for all law enforcement officers certified by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (“POST”), and to develop, deliver, and maintain a record of that training for over 23,000 police officers (municipal, MBTA, environmental, campus, hospitals), deputy sheriffs, and other statutorily defined personnel who perform police duties and functions in the Commonwealth. These responsibilities are to be carried out in a way that ensures high quality, standardized, community-oriented training. The MPTC’s training programs include a comprehensive, 800-hour basic recruit training program for new police officers, statutorily required annual in-service training programs, and specialized training programs. The MPTC’s academies work closely with the local municipal police departments in their respective regions and are responsive to regional training needs and requirements. The MPTC operates 7 regional academies and oversees 10 authorized academies across the Commonwealth. The Veteran Training Division Manager is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of the in-service and specialized training needs of veteran law enforcement officers of the Commonwealth. This includes the management of Academy and Specialized Program Coordinators located throughout the Commonwealth as well as working with all levels of management to ensure the standardization and consistency of training the veteran officers are receiving. This position will report to the Chief of Training and the Deputy Chief of Training. *Duties and Responsibilities:* 1. Supervises Academy Program Coordinators and Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program Coordinator 2. Assist in identifying ongoing training needs both regionally and statewide as well as ensuring that MPTC is meeting all statutorily required trainings for veteran officers 3. Develops initiatives to assess the effectiveness of veteran officer training 4. Working with Data Systems Division to create in-service and specialized training course templates in Acadis 5. Ensuring standardization when classes are created 6. Work with the fiscal department to secure contracts with outside vendors 7. Collaborates with the training team on curriculum and instructional needs for training across the agency as well as providing feedback on Curriculum to the Curriculum Manager 8. Collaborate with the union representative and Human Resources Department on personnel issues 9. Additional responsibilities and special projects at the direction of the Chief and/or the Deputy Chief of the Training Bureau 10. **Travel as needed depending on the operational needs of the agency *Preferred Qualifications:* 1. **Advanced degree in public administration or relevant field, and at least 5 years of experience in staff and project management 2. Significant knowledge of police training in Massachusetts including impacts of recent police reform legislation 3. Demonstrated track record of staff management and evaluation 4. Strong analytical skills, experience tracking data, reporting, providing metrics, and developing key success measures to drive impact and problem solving 5. Excellent oral and written communication skills 6. Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to accomplish goals through coordinating the efforts and collaborating with a wide variety of external and internal stakeholders and the ability to effectively present to audiences of all levels and seniority 7. Exceptional organizational skills 8. Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. _*Comprehensive Benefits*_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.* The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. **Job:** **Administrative Services* **Organization:** **Municipal Police Training Committee* **Title:** *Veteran Training Division Manager* **Location:** *Massachusetts-Randolph-Thomas Patten Drive* **Requisition ID:** *250001I7*